AmeriHerb International recalls Mullein leaf c/s and 5 more: e. coli risk
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Recall at a glance
- Recalling company
- AmeriHerb International
- Location
- Ames, IA
- Reported by FDA
- May 22, 2019
- Recall started
- April 24, 2019
- Risk class
- Class II
- Status (latest data we have)
- Terminated
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Category
- Other foods
- Reason type
- E. coliOther contamination
Is my product affected?
Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.
- Mullein leaf c/s, Verbascum Thapsus, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags
Quantity: 144 lbs
Codes: L-40575 - Blessed thistle herb c/s, Centaurea benedicus, Not for use during pregnancy, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags
Quantity: 108 lbs
Codes: L-40376 - Dill weed c/s, Anethum graveolens, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags
Quantity: 1 lb
Codes: L-40577 - Parsley flakes, Petroselinum sativum, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags
Quantity: 256 lbs
Codes: L-40377 - Lemon balm leaf c/s, Melissa officinalis, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags
Quantity: 103 lbs
Codes: L-40228 - Goldenseal herb c/s, Hydrastis Canadensis, Not for use during pregnancy, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags
Quantity: 36 lbs
Codes: L-40428
Where it was distributed
Customers nationwide (including Puerto Rico). Foreign distribution to Canada.
What to do
If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
AmeriHerb International recalled 6 products, including Mullein leaf c/s, Verbascum Thapsus, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags.
Why was it recalled?
Dried spice and herb products potentially contaminated with generic E. coli.
What does Class II mean?
FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where was it sold or shipped?
Customers nationwide (including Puerto Rico). Foreign distribution to Canada.
What should I do if I have this product?
Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.
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