CLASS II Food recall · Reported 3 Oct 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Swanson Ultra, Himalayan Crystal Salt, #SWU403 recalled
Swanson Health Products is recalling Swanson Ultra, Himalayan Crystal Salt, #SWU403, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 13 Sep 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-1985-2018
- FDA event ID
- 81025
- Recalling firm
- Swanson Health Products, Fargo, ND
- Brand
- Swanson Ultra
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Sep 2018
- FDA classified
- 25 Sep 2018
- Reported
- 3 Oct 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 13 Sep 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Sep 2018 | Classified by FDA | +12 days |
| 3 Oct 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Himalayan Crystal Salt may contain metal wire pieces.
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
Swanson Ultra, Himalayan Crystal Salt, #SWU403, Net Wt. 35.27 oz. (2.2 lbs) (1,000 grams). Product of Pakistan. Distributed by Swanson Health Products, Fargo, ND 58104.
Where it was distributed
nationwide. Outside the US to include: Canada, and Switzerland.
Questions about this recall
Is Swanson Ultra, Himalayan Crystal Salt, #SWU403 recalled?
Yes. Swanson Health Products recalled Swanson Ultra, Himalayan Crystal Salt, #SWU403 on 13 Sep 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1985-2018.
Why was it recalled?
Himalayan Crystal Salt may contain metal wire pieces.
Which lots are affected?
Lot 180803011
Where was it sold?
nationwide. Outside the US to include: Canada, and Switzerland.
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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