Beehive Botanicals Recalls Propolis Chunks Due to Fluvalinate Contamination
Beehive Botanicals, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Propolis Chunks due to the presence of Fluvalinate, a pesticide residue.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which indicates a situation where use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The presence of Fluvalinate, a pesticide, represents a significant health risk, but the source does not report specific illnesses or injuries, placing it in the High severity category per the rubric for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Beehive Botanicals, Inc. is recalling several lots of Propolis Chunks-Coarse Ground, Standardized Bee Propolis. The recall is being conducted because the product tested positive for Fluvalinate, a pesticide residue.
The affected product is identified by Lot # SDM-10081155/60 with an expiration date of 10/14. The product was sold in 1-pound bags. The total quantity involved in this recall is 17 lbs.
Distribution of the affected product was limited to California, New York, and Canada. Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of propolis should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Propolis Chunks-Coarse Ground, Standardized Bee Propolis Lot #: SDM-10081155/60, EXP: 10/14, 1# BAG.
- Manufacturer
- Beehive Botanicals, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Supplements / Botanicals
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)
- SDM-1008115/60
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Beehive Botanicals, 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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