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Class I, DangerousF-1528-2018

RED Kratom CAPSULES, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The capsules are packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches. Each package sold in 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), 112 grams (4 ounces). The varieties under each brand include: Kraken Kratom Red Maeng Da Capsules Phytoextractum Red Maeng Da Thai Capsules Soul Speciosa Red Maeng Da Capsules

Recalled by Pdx Aromatics on Mar 9, 2018

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Pdx Aromatics recalled RED Kratom CAPSULES, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Mar 9, 2018.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa RED VEin Kratom Capsule are recalled due to potential contamination with 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 limited; the FDA record lists "distributed throughout the U.S." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in Portland, OR. The recall covers 10,210 packages of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Mar 28, 2018), 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.

Reason for Recall

Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa RED VEin Kratom Capsule are recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

Product Description

RED Kratom CAPSULES, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The capsules are packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches. Each package sold in 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), 112 grams (4 ounces). The varieties under each brand include: Kraken Kratom Red Maeng Da Capsules Phytoextractum Red Maeng Da Thai Capsules Soul Speciosa Red Maeng Da Capsules

Distribution

distributed throughout the U.S.

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.