CLASS II Food recall · Reported 21 Feb 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Lemon Ginger Syrup recalled by Improper Goods

Improper Goods is recalling Lemon Ginger Syrup, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 1 Feb 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes000417 USE BY 062009
Quantity recalled373/100 mL bottles and 51/250 mL bottles

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-0810-2018
FDA event ID
79109
Recalling firm
Improper Goods, Portland, OR
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
1 Feb 2018
FDA classified
15 Feb 2018
Reported
21 Feb 2018
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Foreign Material
Product category
Soda

Timeline

1 Feb 2018Recall initiated by company
15 Feb 2018Classified by FDA+14 days
21 Feb 2018Published 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

Lemon Ginger Syrup is recalled because the internal fill temperature of this product is not recorded.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Lemon Ginger Syrup, packaged in 100 mL or 250 mL glass bottle. 100 mL bottle has UPC 8 53142 00504 0. 250 mL bottle has no UPC code. These bottles are also sold in the following cocktail kits: -Portland Pony -Dark and Stormy -Whiskey Ginger Smash -Sun Hat -Hibiscus Margarita The label is read in parts: "***RAFT LEMON GINGER***BOTANICAL COCKTAIL + SODA SYRUP***Slow-brewed in Portland, Oregon***Ingredients: Organic Cane Sugar, Water, Organic Ginger, Organic Orange Peel***Improper Goods, LLC 16313 NE Cameron Blvd. Portland, OR 97230***".

Where it was distributed

were distributed in CA, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH, OR, WA, and VA.

CaliforniaMinnesotaMissouriNorth CarolinaNew YorkOhioOregonVirginiaWashington

Questions about this recall

Is Lemon Ginger Syrup recalled?

Yes. Improper Goods recalled Lemon Ginger Syrup on 1 Feb 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0810-2018.

Why was it recalled?

Lemon Ginger Syrup is recalled because the internal fill temperature of this product is not recorded.

Which lots are affected?

000417 USE BY 062009

Where was it sold?

were distributed in CA, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH, OR, WA, and VA.

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 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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