CLASS I Food recall · Reported 21 Aug 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Fennel Whole Seed recalled by Mountain Rose
Mountain Rose is recalling Fennel Whole Seed was, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 18 Jul 2019 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-1994-2019
- FDA event ID
- 83371
- Recalling firm
- Mountain Rose, Eugene, OR
- Brand
- Fennel
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 Jul 2019
- FDA classified
- 13 Aug 2019
- Reported
- 21 Aug 2019
- 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
- Other
Timeline
| 18 Jul 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Aug 2019 | Classified by FDA | +26 days |
| 21 Aug 2019 | 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
Fennel Whole Seed is recalled due to a potential for contamination with 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
Fennel Whole Seed was packaged in a clear plastic bag or poly-woven bags sold in bulk form, net weight ranges from 4 ounces to 50 pounds, sold under Mountain Rose Herbs brand. The label is read in parts: "***Fennel Seed Whole ***NET WT *** Origin: Egypt *** MOUNTAIN ROSE HERBS***EUGENE, OR 97402 ***".
Where it was distributed
distributed in the US nationwide and in Canada.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Fennel Whole Seed is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Lot #25031
Where was it sold?
distributed in the US nationwide and in 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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