CLASS I Food recall · Reported 28 Mar 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Green Kratom Powder, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom recalled

Pdx Aromatics is recalling Green Kratom Powder, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 9 Mar 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesThe lot code represents the day packaged. The first four digits are the year, followed by two digits for the month, followed by two digits for the day. LOT 20180209 LOT 20180210 LOT 20180211 LOT 20180212 LOT 20180213 LOT 20180214 LOT 20180215 LOT 20180216 LOT 20180217 LOT 20180218 LOT 20180219 LOT 20180220 LOT 20180221 LOT 20180222 LOT 20180223 LOT 20180224 LOT 20180225 LOT 20180226 LOT 20180227 LOT 20180228 LOT 20180301 LOT 20180302 LOT 20180303 LOT 20180304 LOT 20180305 LOT 20180306 LOT 20180307 LOT 20180308 Additionally, the GREEN VEIN powder products EXCEPT OG Bali Powder listed below have any of the following LOT codes: LOT 20170918 LOT 20170919 LOT 20170920 LOT 20170921 LOT 20170922 LOT 20170923 LOT 20170924 LOT 20170925 LOT 20170926 LOT 20170927 LOT 20170928 LOT 20170929 LOT 20170930 LOT 20171001 LOT 20171002 LOT 20171003 LOT 20171004 LOT 20171005 LOT 20171006 LOT 20171007 LOT 20171008 LOT 20171009 LOT 20171010 LOT 20171011 LOT 20171012 LOT 20171013 LOT 20171014 LOT 20171015 LOT 20171016 LOT 20171017 LOT 20171018 LOT 20171019 LOT 20171020 LOT 20171021 LOT 20171022 LOT 20171023 LOT 20171024 LOT 20171025 LOT 20171026 LOT 20171027 LOT 20171028 LOT 20171029 LOT 20171030 LOT 20171031 LOT 20171101

Quantity recalled20,546 pkgs.

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-1527-2018
FDA event ID: 79480
Recalling firm: Pdx Aromatics, Portland, OR
Brand: sold under
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 9 Mar 2018
FDA classified: 4 Jun 2018
Reported: 28 Mar 2018
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: Energy Drinks

Timeline

9 Mar 2018	Recall initiated by company
28 Mar 2018	Published in enforcement report	+19 days
4 Jun 2018	Classified by FDA	+68 days

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

Reason for recall

Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa GREEN VEIN Kratom POWDER are recalled due to potential 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

GREEN Kratom POWDER, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The powder are packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches. Each package sold in 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), 112 grams (4 ounces). The varieties under each brand include: Kraken Kratom OG Bali Powder Kraken Kratom Super Green Malaysian Kratom Powder Phytoextractum OG Bali Powder Phytoextractum Green Vein Thai Kratom Powder Phytoextractum Super Green Malaysian Kratom Powder Soul Speciosa OG Bali Powder Soul Speciosa Thai Kratom Powder (Green Vein) Soul Speciosa Super Green Malaysian Kratom Powder

Where it was distributed

distributed throughout the U.S.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa GREEN VEIN Kratom POWDER are recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

The lot code represents the day packaged. The first four digits are the year, followed by two digits for the month, followed by two digits for the day. LOT 20180209 LOT 20180210 LOT 20180211 LOT 20180212 LOT 20180213 LOT 20180214 LOT 20180215 LOT 20180216 LOT 20180217 LOT 20180218 LOT 20180219 LOT 20180220 LOT 20180221 LOT 20180222 LOT 20180223 LOT 20180224 LOT 20180225 LOT 20180226 LOT 20180227 LOT 20180228 LOT 20180301 LOT 20180302 LOT 20180303 LOT 20180304 LOT 20180305 LOT 20180306 LOT 20180307 LOT 20180308 Additionally, the GREEN VEIN powder products EXCEPT OG Bali Powder listed below have any of the following LOT codes: LOT 20170918 LOT 20170919 LOT 20170920 LOT 20170921 LOT 20170922 LOT 20170923 LOT 20170924 LOT 20170925 LOT 20170926 LOT 20170927 LOT 20170928 LOT 20170929 LOT 20170930 LOT 20171001 LOT 20171002 LOT 20171003 LOT 20171004 LOT 20171005 LOT 20171006 LOT 20171007 LOT 20171008 LOT 20171009 LOT 20171010 LOT 20171011 LOT 20171012 LOT 20171013 LOT 20171014 LOT 20171015 LOT 20171016 LOT 20171017 LOT 20171018 LOT 20171019 LOT 20171020 LOT 20171021 LOT 20171022 LOT 20171023 LOT 20171024 LOT 20171025 LOT 20171026 LOT 20171027 LOT 20171028 LOT 20171029 LOT 20171030 LOT 20171031 LOT 20171101

Where was it sold?

distributed throughout the U.S.

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

5 other products · FDA event 79480

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is RED Kratom Capsules, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
28 Mar 2018	CLASS I	RED Kratom Capsules, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom recalledsold under	Pdx Aromatics	Salmonella	Nationwide
28 Mar 2018	CLASS I	Green Kratom Capsules, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom recalledsold under	Pdx Aromatics	Salmonella	Nationwide
28 Mar 2018	CLASS I	White Vein Kratom Powder, sold under brand names Kraken recalledsold under	Pdx Aromatics	Salmonella	Nationwide
28 Mar 2018	CLASS I	RED Vein Kratom Powder, sold under brand names Kraken recalledsold under	Pdx Aromatics	Salmonella	Nationwide
28 Mar 2018	CLASS I	White Vein Kratom Capsules, sold under brand names Kraken recalledsold under	Pdx Aromatics	Salmonella	Nationwide

More recalls from Pdx Aromatics

All 6

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
28 Mar 2018Food	CLASS I	White Vein Kratom Capsules, sold under brand names Kraken recalledsold under	Pdx Aromatics	Salmonella	Nationwide
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28 Mar 2018Food	CLASS I	Green Kratom Capsules, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom recalledsold under	Pdx Aromatics	Salmonella	Nationwide
28 Mar 2018Food	CLASS I	RED Kratom Capsules, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom recalledsold under	Pdx Aromatics	Salmonella	Nationwide

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