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

Starwest Botanicals, INC recalled Elderberry Whole Organic; Sambucus Nigra in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Oct 16, 2020.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "Direct customer tested product upon receipt and had a positive result for Salmonella." Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Nationwide distribution Two Canadian Customers," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Sacramento, CA. The recall covers 10,037 lbs. (total) of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Nov 18, 2020), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.