CLASS I Food recall · Reported 18 Apr 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Herbalist Red MD Kratom, Green Kali, powder, soapkorner.com recalled
Soap Korner is recalling Herbalist Red MD Kratom, Green Kali, powder, soapkorner.com, distributed in Virginia. The recall was initiated on 21 Mar 2018 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-1012-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79609
- Recalling firm
- Soap Korner, Colorado Springs, CO
- Brand
- Herbalist
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Mar 2018
- FDA classified
- 12 Apr 2018
- Reported
- 18 Apr 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Herbal Supplements
Timeline
| 21 Mar 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Apr 2018 | Classified by FDA | +22 days |
| 18 Apr 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
S.K. Herbalist Red MD Kratom powder may be contaminated 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
Soap Korner Herbalist Red MD Kratom, Green Kali, powder, soapkorner.com
Where it was distributed
Internet sales directly to 350 customers. For foreign/VA/govt/military accounts.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
S.K. Herbalist Red MD Kratom powder may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Lot 1710508, Red MD N-6192017-4, and MR0120417-9
Where was it sold?
Internet sales directly to 350 customers. For foreign/VA/govt/military accounts.
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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