WHITE VEIN Kratom POWDER, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractu...

FDA Recall #F-1524-2018 — Class I — March 9, 2018

Recall Summary

Recall NumberF-1524-2018
Date InitiatedMarch 9, 2018
ClassificationClass I
StatusTerminated
TypeVoluntary: Firm initiated
Product TypeFood

Recalling Firm

FirmPdx Aromatics
LocationPortland, OR

Product Description

WHITE VEIN Kratom POWDER, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The powder is packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches. Each package sold in 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), 112 grams (4 ounces), and 225 grams. The varieties under each brand include: Kraken Kratom Maeng Da Thai Kratom Powder (White Vein) Kraken Kratom White Vein Borneo Kratom Powder Kraken Kratom White Vein Sumatra Powder Phytoextractum White Maeng Da Powder (including 225 g) Phytoextractum White Borneo Powder (including 225 g) Phytoextractum White Vein Sumatra Powder Soul Speciosa Borneo Kratom Powder (White Vein) Soul Speciosa Sumatra Kratom Powder (White Vein)

Reason for Recall

Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa products containing WHITE VEIN Kratom Powder are recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

Classification

Class I — A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Distribution Pattern

distributed throughout the U.S.

Product Quantity

4,676 packages total

Product Codes / Lot Numbers

The lot code represents the day packaged. The first four digits are the year, followed by two digits for the month, followed by two digits for the day. LOT 20180216 LOT 20180217 LOT 20180218 LOT 20180219 LOT 20180220 LOT 20180221 LOT 20180222 LOT 20180223 LOT 20180224 LOT 20180225 LOT 20180226 LOT 20180227 LOT 20180228 LOT 20180301 LOT 20180302 LOT 20180303 LOT 20180304 LOT 20180305 LOT 20180306 LOT 20180307 LOT 20180308

What Should You Do?

Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.

Salmonella symptoms typically begin 6 hours to 6 days after consuming contaminated food and include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, and vomiting. Most people recover within 4 to 7 days without medical treatment. However, Salmonella can spread from the intestines to the bloodstream, and from there to other parts of the body. Young children under 5, adults over 65, and people with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable. Seek medical attention immediately if you have severe diarrhea (more than 3 loose stools in 24 hours), a fever above 102°F, bloody stool, or signs of dehydration.

Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.

The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.