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

RED Kratom Capsules, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom recalled

Pdx Aromatics is recalling RED Kratom Capsules, 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 20171201 LOT 20171202 LOT 20171203 LOT 20171204 LOT 20171205 LOT 20171206 LOT 20171207 LOT 20171208 LOT 20171209 LOT 20171210 LOT 20171211 LOT 20171212 LOT 20171213 LOT 20171214 LOT 20171215 LOT 20171216 LOT 20171217 LOT 20171218 LOT 20171219 LOT 20171220 LOT 20171221 LOT 20171222 LOT 20171223 LOT 20171224 LOT 20171225 LOT 20171226 LOT 20171227 LOT 20171228 LOT 20171229 LOT 20171230 LOT 20171231 LOT 20180101 LOT 20180102 LOT 20180103 LOT 20180104 LOT 20180105 LOT 20180106 LOT 20180107 LOT 20180108 LOT 20180109 LOT 20180110 LOT 20180111 LOT 20180112 LOT 20180113 LOT 20180114 LOT 20180115 LOT 20180116 LOT 20180117 LOT 20180118 LOT 20180119 LOT 20180120 LOT 20180121 LOT 20180122 LOT 20180122 LOT 20180124 LOT 20180125 LOT 20180126 LOT 20180127 LOT 20180128 LOT 20180129 LOT 20180130 LOT 20180131 LOT 20180201 LOT 20180202 LOT 20180203 LOT 20180204 LOT 20180205 LOT 20180206 LOT 20180207 LOT 20180208 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

Quantity recalled10,210 packages

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-1528-2018
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 RED VEin Kratom Capsule 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

RED Kratom CAPSULES, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The capsules 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 Red Maeng Da Capsules Phytoextractum Red Maeng Da Thai Capsules Soul Speciosa Red Maeng Da Capsules

Where it was distributed

distributed throughout the U.S.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is RED Kratom Capsules, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul recalled?

Yes. Pdx Aromatics recalled RED Kratom Capsules, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul on 9 Mar 2018. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1528-2018.

Why was it recalled?

Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa RED VEin Kratom Capsule 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 20171201 LOT 20171202 LOT 20171203 LOT 20171204 LOT 20171205 LOT 20171206 LOT 20171207 LOT 20171208 LOT 20171209 LOT 20171210 LOT 20171211 LOT 20171212 LOT 20171213 LOT 20171214 LOT 20171215 LOT 20171216 LOT 20171217 LOT 20171218 LOT 20171219 LOT 20171220 LOT 20171221 LOT 20171222 LOT 20171223 LOT 20171224 LOT 20171225 LOT 20171226 LOT 20171227 LOT 20171228 LOT 20171229 LOT 20171230 LOT 20171231 LOT 20180101 LOT 20180102 LOT 20180103 LOT 20180104 LOT 20180105 LOT 20180106 LOT 20180107 LOT 20180108 LOT 20180109 LOT 20180110 LOT 20180111 LOT 20180112 LOT 20180113 LOT 20180114 LOT 20180115 LOT 20180116 LOT 20180117 LOT 20180118 LOT 20180119 LOT 20180120 LOT 20180121 LOT 20180122 LOT 20180122 LOT 20180124 LOT 20180125 LOT 20180126 LOT 20180127 LOT 20180128 LOT 20180129 LOT 20180130 LOT 20180131 LOT 20180201 LOT 20180202 LOT 20180203 LOT 20180204 LOT 20180205 LOT 20180206 LOT 20180207 LOT 20180208 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

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 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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