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Salud Natural Entrepreneur recalls Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber in 1 and and 1 more: salmonella risk

March 4, 2020 · Salud Natural Entrepreneur Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallFDA sampling of senna leaves powder, an ingredient used to manufacture the Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (powder) and Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (capsules), tested positive for three types of Salmonella including Salmonella Gaminara, Salmonella Kentucky, and Salmonella Oranienburg.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Salud Natural Entrepreneur
Location
Waukegan, IL
Reported by FDA
March 4, 2020
Recall started
January 29, 2020
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Supplements and infant formula
Reason type
Salmonella

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.

  • Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber in 1 and 2 lb bags, UPC 8 90523 00072 0 and 8 90523 00084 3
    Quantity: 20511 bags
    Codes: Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (powder, 1 lb. bags) " Lot # 62.19/1#52.1 Best if used by 10/7/21 " Lot # 62.19/2#52.1 Best if used by 10/7/21 " Lot # 64.19/2#52.1 Best if used by 10/21/21 " Lot # 64.19/3#52.1 Best if used by 10/21/21 " Lot # 65.19/1#52.1 Best if used by 10/24/21 " Lot # 65.19/2#52.1 Best if used by 10/24/21 Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (powder, 2 lb. bags) " Lot # 64.19/2*2Lb#52.1 Best if used by 10/21/21
  • Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber Capsules, 120 count bottle, UPC 8 90523 00086 7
    Quantity: 7111 bottles
    Codes: Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (capsules, 120 count) " Lot # 23.19 1C120#02 Best if used by 10/7/21 " Lot # 23.19.2C120#02 Best if used by 10/7/21 " Lot # 23.19.3C120#02 Best if used by 10/7/21

Where it was distributed

Nopalina Flax Seed products are distributed throughout the United States and Puerto Rico via retail stores and the companys web site https://www.nopalinaonline.com/

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?

Salud Natural Entrepreneur recalled 2 products, including Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber in 1 and 2 lb bags, UPC 8 90523 00072 0 and 8 90523 00084 3.

Why was it recalled?

FDA sampling of senna leaves powder, an ingredient used to manufacture the Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (powder) and Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (capsules), tested positive for three types of Salmonella including Salmonella Gaminara, Salmonella Kentucky, and Salmonella Oranienburg.

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Nopalina Flax Seed products are distributed throughout the United States and Puerto Rico via retail stores and the companys web site https://www.nopalinaonline.com/

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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Sources

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