The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1012-2018·Announced 2018-04-18

Soap Korner Kratom Powder Recalled for Salmonella Contamination Risk

Soap Korner is recalling Herbalist Red MD Kratom powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was sold online to 350 customers.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text identifies the agency classification as Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Soap Korner is recalling 250 kilos of Herbalist Red MD Kratom powder because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product is identified by Lot 1710508, Red MD N-6192017-4, and MR0120417-9.

The recall involves powder sold via the company's website, soapkorner.com, directly to 350 customers. The distribution pattern indicates sales to foreign, VA, government, and military accounts.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it immediately. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Soap Korner Herbalist Red MD Kratom, Green Kali, powder, soapkorner.com
Manufacturer
Soap Korner
Affected units
250

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 (3)

  • Lot 1710508
  • Red MD N-6192017-4
  • and MR0120417-9

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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