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.
- Category
- Food — Herbal Supplements
- Hazard
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
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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