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Starwest Botanicals, Inc

FDA recall F-0115-2021 · Class I · reported 2020-11-18 · Terminated

Product
Elderberry Whole Organic; Sambucus Nigra; Origin: Croatia Distributed in boxes with plastic liners. Various sizes Bulk UPC 7 67963 07314 3, Item # 209290-00 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
lots #s 97398-03, 97337-03, 97527-03, 97527-13

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.

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