The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1478-2018·Announced 2018-05-09

FDA Recalls Kratom Powder Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Viable Solutions, LLC is recalling Mitragyna Speciosa Leaf Powder (Kratom) because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for Mitragyna Speciosa Leaf Powder-Thai Maeng Da, sold under the brand name Herbal-Salvation.com. The product is manufactured by Viable Solutions, LLC and is packaged in kraft paper, foil-lined heat-sealed pouches in 25g, 100g, 250g, and 1000g sizes.

The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. A total of 510 packages were distributed nationwide through internet sales. Consumers should check their inventory for the following lot numbers: RVS1380182301, RVB1380182201, GVH1380171512, and MD13120181601.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Mitragyna Speciosa Leaf Powder-Thai Maeng Da, sold under the brand name Herbal-Salvation.com. The powder is packaged in kraft paper, foil-lined heat sealed pouches and sold in 25g, 100g, 250g, and 1000g. The product label is read in parts: "***herbal-salvation***Mitragyna S
Affected units
510

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 (4)

  • Recalled product has any of the following LOT Numbers: RVS1380182301
  • RVB1380182201
  • GVH1380171512
  • MD13120181601.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Viable Solutions, LLC 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.

See all 3 products in this recall →