CLASS I Food recall · Reported 10 Jun 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Vegetarian Broth Powder No - Chicken Certified Organic recalled
Frontier Natural Products Co-op is recalling Vegetarian Broth Powder No - Chicken Certified Organic, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 16 Mar 2015 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-2368-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70726
- Recalling firm
- Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Norway, IA
- Brand
- Vegetarian Broth
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Mar 2015
- FDA classified
- 2 Jun 2015
- Reported
- 10 Jun 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Soup
Timeline
| 16 Mar 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 Jun 2015 | Classified by FDA | +78 days |
| 10 Jun 2015 | 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
Product 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
Frontier Natural Products Co-Op Vegetarian Broth Powder No - Chicken Certified Organic. The responsible name on the package is Frontier Norway, IA. The product is packaged in the following configurations: (1) Foil packet, Net 453 g 16 oz, UPC 0 89836 02869 3; and (2) Poly-lined plastic bag inside of a cardboard box, Net 11.3 Kg 25 LB, UPC 0 89836 82869 9.
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed nationwide, as well as to Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands. Foreign distribution was made to Canada. There was also military distribution.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Foil packets: lot 4157 use by Jan 2016; lot 4178 use by Jan 2016; lot 4197 use by Feb 2016; lot 4238 use by Mar 2016; lot 4239 use by Mar 2016; lot 4267 use by Apr 2016; lot 4280 use by May 2016; lot 4336 use by Jun 2016; lot 4353 use by Jul 2016; lot 5007 use by Jun 2017; lot 5035 use by Jul 2017; and lot 5036 use by Jul 2017. Plastic poly-lined bag in cardboard box: lot 4178 use by Jan 2016; lot 4336 use by Jun 2016; lot 5007 use by Jun 2017; and lot 5036 use by Jul 2017.
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed nationwide, as well as to Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands. Foreign distribution was made to Canada. There was also military distribution.
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.
Other products in this recall event
24 other products · FDA event 70726This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Organic Mama Garlic recalled by Frontier Natural Products.
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