CLASS I Food recall · Reported 29 Oct 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Nettle Leaf powder Gross Wt recalled by Whole Herb
Whole Herb is recalling Nettle Leaf powder Gross Wt, distributed in California, Nevada. The recall was initiated on 24 Sep 2014 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-0077-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69355
- Recalling firm
- Whole Herb, Sonoma, CA
- Brand
- Nettle Leaf
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Sep 2014
- FDA classified
- 22 Oct 2014
- Reported
- 29 Oct 2014
- 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
| 24 Sep 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 22 Oct 2014 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 29 Oct 2014 | 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
The product was tested and found to be positive for 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
Nettle Leaf powder Gross Wt: 55.5 Lbs. Net Wt: 55.0 Lbs. This material is being sold for further processing, and for Manufacturing use only. Distributed by Whole Herb Company
Where it was distributed
California, Nevada, and Canada.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The product was tested and found to be positive for Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
UPC: 010020559358 Item No: NET17000 Lot No: 319349HT
Where was it sold?
California, Nevada, and 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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