Senna Pods Recalled Due to Pervasive Mouse Infestation in Facility
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Co. is recalling Senna Pods Whole due to a pervasive mouse infestation found in the facility by CA inspectors.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a pervasive rodent infestation, which poses a significant risk of contamination and potential injury or illness, aligning with the 'Severe' criteria for significant risk reports.
Plain-English summary
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company is recalling Senna Pods Whole, distributed from Fremont, California. The recall was initiated after California Department of Public Health inspectors discovered a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
The affected product is identified by code W1520 and Lot 110220. The product was distributed nationwide and in Canada. The source text does not specify the quantity of units affected or the specific dates of distribution.
Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for instructions. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.
The recalled product
- Product
- Senna Pods Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
- Manufacturer
- San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company
- Category
- Food — Herbal Supplements
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)
- W1520
- Lot 110220.
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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