CLASS II Food recall · Reported 15 May 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Dried whole elderberry, Oregon s Wild Harvest recalled

Oregons Wild Harvest is recalling Dried whole elderberry, Oregon s Wild Harvest, distributed in 23 states. The recall was initiated on 26 Apr 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesThe lot number for 4 oz. bag is 190300173. The lot number for 1 lb. bag is 190300172. There is no best by date or expiration date printed on either product.

Quantity recalled155/4 oz bags and 197/1 lb bags

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-1328-2019
FDA event ID: 82717
Recalling firm: Oregons Wild Harvest, Redmond, OR
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 26 Apr 2019
FDA classified: 3 May 2019
Reported: 15 May 2019
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Herbal Supplements

Timeline

26 Apr 2019	Recall initiated by company
3 May 2019	Classified by FDA	+7 days
15 May 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

Dried whole Elderberries are recalled due to glass fragments contamination.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Dried whole elderberry, Oregon s Wild Harvest brand, packaged in metalized plastic bag, net wt. 4 oz or 1 lb. Each case contains 12 bags. Item # for 4 oz. is 15352. UPC of 4 oz. bag is 7 06195 05352 3. Item # for 1 lb. is 11352. UPC of 1 lb. bag is 7 06195 01352 7. The label is read in part: "***Elderberry Whole *** Herbal Supplement ***Ingredients: Organic Elderberry (Sambucus sp.) *** Suggested Use: Crush or grind berry. Add 1 teaspoon to a cup of boiling water. Steep for 5 minutes, strain and enjoy hot or cold daily*** Oregon s Wild Harvest 1601 NE Hemlock Avenue, Redmond, OR 97756***".

Where it was distributed

CA, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, MD, ME, MN, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, and WI.

California Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Maryland Maine Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey Nevada New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Dried whole Elderberries are recalled due to glass fragments contamination.

Which lots are affected?

The lot number for 4 oz. bag is 190300173. The lot number for 1 lb. bag is 190300172. There is no best by date or expiration date printed on either product.

Where was it sold?

CA, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, MD, ME, MN, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, and WI.

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 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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