CLASS I Food recall · Reported 18 Nov 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Elderberry Whole Organic recalled by Starwest Botanicals
Starwest Botanicals is recalling Elderberry Whole Organic, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 16 Oct 2020 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-0115-2021
- FDA event ID
- 86632
- Recalling firm
- Starwest Botanicals, Sacramento, CA
- Brand
- Elderberry
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Oct 2020
- FDA classified
- 16 Nov 2020
- Reported
- 18 Nov 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Herbal Supplements
Timeline
| 16 Oct 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Nov 2020 | Classified by FDA | +31 days |
| 18 Nov 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +2 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Direct customer tested product upon receipt and had a positive result for Salmonella.
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
Elderberry Whole Organic; Sambucus Nigra; Origin: Croatia Distributed in boxes with plastic liners. Various sizes Bulk UPC 7 67963 07314 3, Item # 209290-00 Starwest Botanicals,Inc. 161 Main Street, Sacramento, CA 95838 Certified Organic
Where it was distributed
Nationwide distribution Two Canadian Customers
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Direct customer tested product upon receipt and had a positive result for Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
lots #s 97398-03, 97337-03, 97527-03, 97527-13
Where was it sold?
Nationwide distribution Two Canadian Customers
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.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 86632This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Elderberry Whole Organic recalled by Starwest Botanicals.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Elderberry Whole Organic recalled by Starwest BotanicalsElderberry | Starwest Botanicals | Salmonella | Nationwide |
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