The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2178-2014·Announced 2014-07-23

Naturex Echinacea Powder Recalled for Azoxystrobin Residue

Naturex Inc. is recalling Echinacea powder containing 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 agency classified this as a Class III recall, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, aligning with the Moderate severity level for low-risk contamination or labeling issues.

Plain-English summary

Naturex Inc. is recalling Echinacea Agustifolia PE 4& echinosides powder. The product is extracted from Echinacea root and packed in lined cardboard boxes containing 10 kg or 25 kg. The specific quantity involved in this recall is 4 boxes, each weighing 25 kg.

The recall is due to the presence of Azoxystrobin, a pesticide for which no tolerance is allowed per 40 CFR 180.507. The affected product is identified by code ED161322 and Lot #C129/081/A13.

The product was distributed in Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Echinacea Agustifolia PE 4& echinosides 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)

  • ED161322
  • Lot #C129/081/A13

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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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Same manufacturer · Naturex Inc.

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