The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·H-1177-2026·Announced 2026-07-29

Vintage Roots Root Beer Syrup Recalled Due to Unapproved Sassafras Bark

Vintage Roots LLC is recalling Vintage Roots Root Beer Syrup because it contains sassafras bark, which is an unapproved food additive.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II due to the presence of an unapproved food additive, which represents a low-risk contamination scenario.

Plain-English summary

Vintage Roots LLC is recalling its Vintage Roots Root Beer Syrup, which is packaged in 8oz glass bottles. The recall was issued because the product contains sassafras bark, which is an unapproved food additive.

This product was distributed in Montana only. The affected product has the lot code 051626-1 and a 'Use By' date of May 2027.

Consumers should stop using the product and contact Vintage Roots LLC for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Vintage Roots Root Beer Syrup, packaged in glass bottle. Net Wt. 8oz. (236.6 mL). Distributed by Vintage Roots, PO Box 12, Brady, MT 59416. The product label declares: Ingredients: Filtered Water, Pure Cane Sugar, Sassafras Bark, Burdock Roots, Wild Cherry Bark, Molasses, Fresh
Manufacturer
Vintage Roots LLC
Category
Food — Beverages
Hazard
  • unapproved-additive

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 (1)

  • Lot Code: 051626-1 Use By May 2027

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • MT

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