The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2300-2012·Announced 2012-09-26

Chicory Root Granules Recalled Due to Mouse Infestation

San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company is recalling Chicory Root Roasted Granules because inspectors found a pervasive mouse infestation in the facility.

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, and the hazard involves a pervasive rodent infestation, which poses a risk of contamination and disease transmission, fitting the criteria for a high-risk product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company is recalling Chicory Root Roasted Granules. The recall was initiated after California Department of Public Health inspectors discovered a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility where the product was distributed.

The affected product is identified by code G440 and Lot 120056. It was distributed nationwide and in Canada.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific lot and code. If found, they should stop using the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Chicory Root Roasted Granules Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

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)

  • G440
  • Lot 120056.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 28 recalled by San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company 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 · San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company

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Same hazard · rodent infestation

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