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

White Vein Kratom Powder, sold under brand names Kraken recalled

Pdx Aromatics is recalling White Vein Kratom Powder, 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 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 recalled4,676 packages total

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-1524-2018
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 products containing WHITE VEIN Kratom Powder 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

WHITE VEIN Kratom POWDER, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The powder is packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches. Each package sold in 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), 112 grams (4 ounces), and 225 grams. The varieties under each brand include: Kraken Kratom Maeng Da Thai Kratom Powder (White Vein) Kraken Kratom White Vein Borneo Kratom Powder Kraken Kratom White Vein Sumatra Powder Phytoextractum White Maeng Da Powder (including 225 g) Phytoextractum White Borneo Powder (including 225 g) Phytoextractum White Vein Sumatra Powder Soul Speciosa Borneo Kratom Powder (White Vein) Soul Speciosa Sumatra Kratom Powder (White Vein)

Where it was distributed

distributed throughout the U.S.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa products containing WHITE VEIN Kratom Powder 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 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 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

5 other products · FDA event 79480

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is RED Kratom Capsules, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
28 Mar 2018	CLASS I	RED Kratom Capsules, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom recalledsold under	Pdx Aromatics	Salmonella	Nationwide
28 Mar 2018	CLASS I	Green Kratom Capsules, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom recalledsold under	Pdx Aromatics	Salmonella	Nationwide
28 Mar 2018	CLASS I	Green Kratom Powder, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom recalledsold under	Pdx Aromatics	Salmonella	Nationwide
28 Mar 2018	CLASS I	RED Vein Kratom Powder, sold under brand names Kraken recalledsold under	Pdx Aromatics	Salmonella	Nationwide
28 Mar 2018	CLASS I	White Vein Kratom Capsules, sold under brand names Kraken recalledsold under	Pdx Aromatics	Salmonella	Nationwide

More recalls from Pdx Aromatics

All 6

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
28 Mar 2018Food	CLASS I	White Vein Kratom Capsules, sold under brand names Kraken recalledsold under	Pdx Aromatics	Salmonella	Nationwide
28 Mar 2018Food	CLASS I	RED Vein Kratom Powder, sold under brand names Kraken recalledsold under	Pdx Aromatics	Salmonella	Nationwide
28 Mar 2018Food	CLASS I	Green Kratom Powder, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom recalledsold under	Pdx Aromatics	Salmonella	Nationwide
28 Mar 2018Food	CLASS I	Green Kratom Capsules, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom recalledsold under	Pdx Aromatics	Salmonella	Nationwide
28 Mar 2018Food	CLASS I	RED Kratom Capsules, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom recalledsold under	Pdx Aromatics	Salmonella	Nationwide

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