The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0518-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Fenugreek Leaves Recalled Due to Toxic Weed Contamination

Samra Produce & Farms Inc. is recalling fenugreek leaves because they contain a toxic weed called Senecio vulgaris.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class II recall. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), particularly when involving toxic contaminants.

Plain-English summary

Samra Produce & Farms Inc. is recalling Fenugreek Leaves, 30 bunches (2.5 dozens/carton), because the product contains a toxic weed called Senecio vulgaris.

The recall involves 172 units of the product. The affected fenugreek leaves were distributed in California and Canada.

Consumers who have purchased these fenugreek leaves should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Fenugreek Leaves, 30 bunches (2.5 dozens/carton).
Affected units
172

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • none

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: