Naturex Echinacea Root Powder Recalled for Azoxystrobin Residue
Naturex Inc. is recalling Echinacea Agustifolia Root Powder because it contains Azoxystrobin, a pesticide for which no tolerance is allowed.
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 III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves a pesticide residue with no allowed tolerance, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Naturex Inc. is voluntarily recalling 9 boxes (25 kg each) of Echinacea Agustifolia Root PE 4:1 powder. The product is packed in lined cardboard boxes and was distributed to Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. The specific lot number is C133/068/A13, and the code is EC330955.
The recall is being conducted because the product contains Azoxystrobin, a pesticide for which no tolerance is allowed per 40 CFR 180.507. This means the presence of the chemical exceeds the legal limit established by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of Echinacea powder should stop using it and contact Naturex Inc. for further instructions or a refund. The product is an herbal extract intended for use in food or dietary supplement manufacturing.
The recalled product
- Product
- Echinacea Agustifolia Root PE 4:1 The product is in powder form extracted from the Echinacea root packed in varying size lined cardboard boxes containing 10 kg or 25 kg.
- Manufacturer
- Naturex Inc.
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 (2)
- EC330955
- Lot #C133/068/A13
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Naturex 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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