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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1527-2018/FDA enforcement
Pdx Aromatics·Food·Mar 9, 2018

Green Kratom Powder, Sold Under Brand Names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa GREEN VEIN Kratom POWDER are recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDADistribution not listedMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand namePdx Aromatics
Recalling firmPdx AromaticsPortland, OR, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • 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 20180209 LOT 20180210 LOT 20180211 LOT 20180212 LOT 20180213 LOT 20180214 LOT 20180215 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 Additionally, the GREEN VEIN powder products EXCEPT OG Bali Powder listed below have any of the following LOT codes: LOT 20170918 LOT 20170919 LOT 20170920 LOT 20170921 LOT 20170922 LOT 20170923 LOT 20170924 LOT 20170925 LOT 20170926 LOT 20170927 LOT 20170928 LOT 20170929 LOT 20170930 LOT 20171001 LOT 20171002 LOT 20171003 LOT 20171004 LOT 20171005 LOT 20171006 LOT 20171007 LOT 20171008 LOT 20171009 LOT 20171010 LOT 20171011 LOT 20171012 LOT 20171013 LOT 20171014 LOT 20171015 LOT 20171016 LOT 20171017 LOT 20171018 LOT 20171019 LOT 20171020 LOT 20171021 LOT 20171022 LOT 20171023 LOT 20171024 LOT 20171025 LOT 20171026 LOT 20171027 LOT 20171028 LOT 20171029 LOT 20171030 LOT 20171031 LOT 20171101
Distribution area

distributed throughout the U.S.

United States

Quantity affected20, 546 pkgs.
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 28, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1527-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Pdx Aromatics initiated this food recall on March 9, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa GREEN VEIN Kratom POWDER are recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The FDA report lists distribution as: distributed throughout the U.S.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa GREEN VEIN Kratom POWDER are recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

Green Kratom Powder, Sold Under Brand Names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa was made or distributed by Pdx Aromatics in Portland, OR, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1527-2018, dated March 28, 2018.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Salmonella

Symptoms to watch for

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.

When symptoms may appear

Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.

Higher-risk groups

Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Green Kratom Powder, Sold Under Brand Names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa recall?

Pdx Aromatics recalled Green Kratom Powder, Sold Under Brand Names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1527-2018. Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa GREEN VEIN Kratom POWDER are recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Pdx Aromatics recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1527-2018. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.