The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2305-2012·Announced 2012-09-26

San Francisco Herb Lavender Flower Recalled for Mouse Infestation

San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company is recalling Lavender Flower Medium Whole due to a pervasive mouse infestation found in its 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 harm even though specific illnesses are not reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company is recalling Lavender Flower Medium Whole. The product is distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. in Fremont, California.

The recall was initiated after California Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility. The affected products include items with codes W985, Lot 120033; Lot 110200; Lot 120004; and W980, Lot 110200.

The product was distributed nationwide and in Canada. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and stop using the product if found.

The recalled product

Product
Lavender Flower Medium Whole; 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 (4)

  • W985
  • Lot 120033
  • Also lot 110200 and 120004. W980
  • Lot 110200

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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