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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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).
- Manufacturer
- Samra Produce & Farm Inc
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- 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:
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