CLASS III Food recall · Reported 23 Jul 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Echinacea Angustifolia Root PE 4: The product is recalled by Naturex
Naturex is recalling Echinacea Angustifolia Root PE 4: The product is in powder form extracted from the, distributed in Tennessee, Texas, Washington. The recall was initiated on 9 Jun 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-2179-2014
- FDA event ID
- 68530
- Recalling firm
- Naturex, S Hackensack, NJ
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Jun 2014
- FDA classified
- 15 Jul 2014
- Reported
- 23 Jul 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Herbal Supplements
Timeline
| 9 Jun 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Jul 2014 | Classified by FDA | +36 days |
| 23 Jul 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Products contain Azoxystrobin for which no tolerance is allowed per 40 CFR 180.507.
Product as listed by the FDA
Echinacea Angustifolia Root PE 4: The product is in powder form extracted from the Echinacea root packed in varying size lined cardboard boxes containing 10 kg or 25 kg.
Where it was distributed
TN, TX, & WA
Questions about this recall
Is Echinacea Angustifolia Root PE 4: The product is in powder form extracted from the recalled?
Yes. Naturex recalled Echinacea Angustifolia Root PE 4: The product is in powder form extracted from the on 9 Jun 2014. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2179-2014.
Why was it recalled?
Products contain Azoxystrobin for which no tolerance is allowed per 40 CFR 180.507.
Which lots are affected?
EC330955, Lot#C073/050/A14
Where was it sold?
TN, TX, & WA
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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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