Fennel Seed Recalled Due to Pervasive Mouse Infestation in Facility
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company is recalling whole fennel seed distributed nationwide and in Canada after 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. While the source does not explicitly state 'no illnesses reported,' it describes a 'pervasive infestation' which implies a significant risk of contamination (fecal matter, pathogens) rather than a minor labeling error or cosmetic defect. It does not meet the criteria for Severe (4) as there are no reported hospitalizations or structural vehicle defects, nor does it meet Critical (5). It fits High (3) as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported in the text.
Plain-English summary
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company is voluntarily recalling whole fennel seed distributed by the company in Fremont, California. The recall is being conducted after California Department of Public Health inspectors identified a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
The affected product is identified by the code W170 and Lot 110155. The product was distributed nationwide and in Canada. The source text does not specify the quantity of product affected or the specific dates of distribution.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fennel Seed, Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
- Manufacturer
- San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company
- Category
- Food — Spices and Herbs
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)
- W170
- Lot 110155
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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