The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-0705-2013·Announced 2012-11-28

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.

What this means for you

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.
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

Distributed in 4 states: