CLASS II Food recall · Reported 2 Jan 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Cucumber Habanero Simple Syrup recalled by Root 23

Root 23 is recalling Root 23 Cucumber Habanero Simple Syrup, distributed in 18 states. The recall was initiated on 4 Dec 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes070320

Quantity recalled390 Units

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-0756-2019
FDA event ID: 81761
Recalling firm: Root 23, Columbus, OH
Brand: Root
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 4 Dec 2018
FDA classified: 21 Dec 2018
Reported: 2 Jan 2019
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Temperature Abuse
Product category: Cucumbers

Timeline

4 Dec 2018	Recall initiated by company
21 Dec 2018	Classified by FDA	+17 days
2 Jan 2019	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Non-compliance with process authority schedule; temperature at start of thermal process not recorded.

Foods that need refrigeration and were stored or shipped too warm can grow harmful bacteria without any change in look or smell.

Product as listed by the FDA

ROOT 23 CUCUMBER HABANERO SIMPLE SYRUP 375 ml

Where it was distributed

Distributed to the states of AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, IL, KS, LA, MA, MI, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WV. No sales to foreign countries or government agencies/DoD.

Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Georgia Illinois Kansas Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey New Mexico New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas West Virginia

Questions about this recall

Is Cucumber Habanero Simple Syrup recalled?

Yes. Root 23 recalled Cucumber Habanero Simple Syrup on 4 Dec 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0756-2019.

Why was it recalled?

Non-compliance with process authority schedule; temperature at start of thermal process not recorded.

Which lots are affected?

070320

Where was it sold?

Distributed to the states of AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, IL, KS, LA, MA, MI, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WV. No sales to foreign countries or government agencies/DoD.

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 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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