CLASS I Food recall · Reported 9 Dec 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Health branded Elderberry liquid herbal extract dietary recalled
Quantum is recalling Health branded Elderberry liquid herbal extract dietary supplement is, distributed in Indiana, New Jersey, New York. The recall was initiated on 6 Nov 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-0146-2021
- FDA event ID
- 86726
- Recalling firm
- Quantum, Eugene, OR
- Brand
- Health
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Nov 2020
- FDA classified
- 2 Dec 2020
- Reported
- 9 Dec 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
| 6 Nov 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 Dec 2020 | Classified by FDA | +26 days |
| 9 Dec 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product recalled due to potential contamination of 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
Quantum Health branded Elderberry liquid herbal extract dietary supplement is packaged in 2oz glass bottle, 12 bottles/case. Product is shelf stable with net wt. 2 fl oz/59 mL. UPC code: 0 46985 01625 4 Product is distributed by Quantum, Inc., Eugene, OR.
Where it was distributed
Distributed in IN, NJ, and NY.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product recalled due to potential contamination of Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Manufacturing code: "5831 09/23" Lot code is 5831 which is determined by order of production. It is not related to a date. Expiry is September 2023
Where was it sold?
Distributed in IN, NJ, and NY.
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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