The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0811-2018·Announced 2018-02-21

Improper Goods Recalls Hibiscus Lavender Syrup Due to Temperature Issue

Improper Goods is recalling Hibiscus Lavender Syrup because production records showed the internal fill temperature was below 165°F.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.

Plain-English summary

Improper Goods is recalling Hibiscus Lavender Syrup packaged in 100 mL and 250 mL glass bottles. The recall is due to production records indicating that the internal fill temperature was below 165°F. The affected products include bottles with UPC 8 53142 00505 7 (100 mL) and UPC 8 53142 00507 1 (250 mL), as well as bottles included in specific cocktail kits such as the Portland Pony, Dark and Stormy, Whiskey Ginger Smash, Sun Hat, and Hibiscus Margarita.

The recall involves 191 100 mL bottles and 21 250 mL bottles. These products were distributed in California, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Washington, and Virginia. The affected bottles have a use-by date of 012019 and code 000917.

Consumers should stop using the recalled syrup and contact Improper Goods for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Hibiscus Lavender Syrup, packaged in 100 mL or 250 mL glass bottle. 100 mL bottle has UPC 8 53142 00505 7. 250 mL bottle has UPC 8 53142 00507 1. These bottles are also sold in the following cocktail kits: -Portland Pony -Dark and Stormy -Whiskey Ginger Smash -Sun Hat
Manufacturer
Improper Goods
Category
Food — Beverage Syrup
Hazard

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)

  • 000917 USE BY 012019

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Improper Goods 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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