CLASS III Food recall · Reported 29 Oct 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Wild'erb Seasoning recalled by Ohio Valley Herbal Products
Ohio Valley Herbal Products is recalling Wild'erb Seasoning, distributed in Connecticut, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia. The recall was initiated on 20 Nov 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-0078-2015
- FDA event ID
- 67506
- Recalling firm
- Ohio Valley Herbal Products, East Liverpool, OH
- Brand
- Wild'erb
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Nov 2013
- FDA classified
- 23 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
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 20 Nov 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Oct 2014 | Classified by FDA | +337 days |
| 29 Oct 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The firm was notified by the Ohio Department of Agriculture that Sassafras Leaves may be an illegal ingredient for their product.
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
Wild'erb Seasoning 2 oz and 4 oz plastic jars; seasoning contained less than 1% sassafras leaves.
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed in CT, IN, MD, OH, PA and WV.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The firm was notified by the Ohio Department of Agriculture that Sassafras Leaves may be an illegal ingredient for their product.
Which lots are affected?
All lots
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed in CT, IN, MD, OH, PA and WV.
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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
1 other product · FDA event 67506This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Wild'erb Herbal Tea and, tea contained less than 5% sassafras leaves recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | Wild'erb Herbal Tea and, tea contained less than 5% sassafras leaves recalledWild'erb | Ohio Valley Herbal Products | Other | 6 states |
More recalls from Ohio Valley Herbal Products
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS III | Wild'erb Herbal Tea and, tea contained less than 5% sassafras leaves recalledWild'erb | Ohio Valley Herbal Products | Other | 6 states |
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