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Starwest Botanicals, Inc
FDA recall F-0114-2021 · Class II · reported 2020-11-18 · Terminated
- Product
- Elderberry Whole Organic; Sambucus Nigra; Origin: Croatia 1 lb. and 4 oz. Distributed in Mylar bags. 1 lb. UPC: 7 67963 07315 0; Item # 209290-01 4 oz. UPC 7 67963-10561-5; Item # 209290-04 Daily serving size; Pour 8-12 oz. of boiling water (212 degrees F) over 1 tsp of tea. Steep 3-4 minutes. Starwest Botanicals,Inc. 161 Main Street, Sacramento, CA 95838 Certified Organic
- Reason
- Direct customer tested product upon receipt and had a positive result for Salmonella.
- Quantity
- 10,037 lbs. (total)
- Distribution
- Nationwide distribution Two Canadian Customers
- Firm location
- CA, United States
- Initiated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- First notice
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Recall started
- 2020-10-16
- Terminated
- 2021-10-05
- Code info
- 1 lb. lots P88226, P88762, P88763 4 oz. lot P88764
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Food Enforcement database (openFDA Food Enforcement, imported 2026-09). The FDA does not validate openFDA data for completeness or accuracy. This is a record of an enforcement action, not safety advice.