CLASS I Food recall · Reported 21 Mar 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Cardamom Pods Green Whole Organic recalled by Starwest Botanicals
Starwest Botanicals is recalling Cardamom Pods Green Whole Organic. The recall was initiated on 6 Mar 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0971-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79465
- Recalling firm
- Starwest Botanicals, Sacramento, CA
- Brand
- Cardamom Pods
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Mar 2018
- FDA classified
- 26 Mar 2018
- Reported
- 21 Mar 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Pasta & Noodles
Timeline
| 6 Mar 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Mar 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +15 days |
| 26 Mar 2018 | Classified by FDA | +5 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Customer notified firm after they received a positive result for Salmonella of Lot #90186-00 Cardamon Pods Green Whole Organic supplied by Starwest Botanicals
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Cardamom Pods Green Whole Organic Sold in 25 lb. bulk boxes and 1 lb. retail plastic bags UPC 1 pound bags: 7-6796302528-9; UPC bulk: 7 679630257-2 Imported from Guatemala Starwest Botanicals, Sacramento, CA
Where it was distributed
US and Canada
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Customer notified firm after they received a positive result for Salmonella of Lot #90186-00 Cardamon Pods Green Whole Organic supplied by Starwest Botanicals
Which lots are affected?
Bulk lot #90186-00, Item number 1 lb. bags lot 75593, Item number 209735-01
Where was it sold?
US and Canada
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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