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CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0756-2020·Announced 2020-03-04

Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber Capsules Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Salud Natural Entrepreneur, Inc. is recalling Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber Capsules because FDA testing found Salmonella in the senna leaves powder ingredient.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency has classified this as an FDA Class I recall, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Salud Natural Entrepreneur, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber Capsules, 120 count bottles. The recall affects 7,111 bottles with UPC 8 90523 00086 7. The specific lots involved are # 23.19 1C120#02, # 23.19.2C120#02, and # 23.19.3C120#02, all with a "Best if used by" date of 10/7/21.

The recall was initiated after FDA sampling of senna leaves powder, an ingredient used to manufacture the product, tested positive for three types of Salmonella: Salmonella Gaminara, Salmonella Kentucky, and Salmonella Oranienburg. The agency has classified this as a Class I recall.

The affected products were distributed throughout the United States and Puerto Rico via retail stores and the company's website, nopalinaonline.com. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the company for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber Capsules, 120 count bottle, UPC 8 90523 00086 7
Affected units
7,111

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)

  • Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (capsules

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Salud Natural Entrepreneur, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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