Swanson Organic Fennel Seed Recalled Due to Insect Contamination
Swanson Health Products is recalling two lots of Organic Fennel Seed because some jars contain small, red beetle-type insects.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
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 1/5 (Low).
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is insect contamination, which is typically considered a low-risk cosmetic or quality defect.
Plain-English summary
Swanson Health Products, Inc. is recalling two lots of Swanson Organic, 100% Certified Organic Fennel Seed, Net Wt 6 oz (45 grams), SWF092. The recall involves 746 bottles of the product.
The recall was initiated because some jars of fennel seeds were found to contain small, red beetle-type insects. The affected lots are identified by codes 1841231C and 1071206C.
The product was distributed to all states except Vermont and Wyoming, as well as Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot codes and stop using the product if found.
The recalled product
- Product
- Swanson Organic, 100% Certified Organic Fennel Seed, Net Wt 6 oz (45 grams), SWF092, UPC 0 87614 24092 3.
- Manufacturer
- Swanson Health Products, Inc
- Category
- Food — Spices & Herbs
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 746
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 (2)
- 1841231C
- 1071206C
Distribution
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