Key Takeaway
Lemon balm leaf c/s, Melissa officinalis, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags by AmeriHerb International Inc was recalled on April 24, 2019. The hazard: Dried spice and herb products potentially contaminated with generic E. coli.
Lemon balm leaf c/s, Melissa officinalis, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags
Description
Lemon balm leaf c/s, Melissa officinalis, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags
Hazard / Reason
Dried spice and herb products potentially contaminated with generic E. coli.
Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.
Products Affected
Company Information
AmeriHerb International Inc
Ames, IA, United States
View all 6 recalls by AmeriHerb International Inc →Distribution
Customers nationwide (including Puerto Rico). Foreign distribution to Canada.
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