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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1528-2018/FDA enforcement
Pdx Aromatics·Food·Mar 9, 2018

Red Kratom Capsules, 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 RED VEin Kratom Capsule 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 20171201 LOT 20171202 LOT 20171203 LOT 20171204 LOT 20171205 LOT 20171206 LOT 20171207 LOT 20171208 LOT 20171209 LOT 20171210 LOT 20171211 LOT 20171212 LOT 20171213 LOT 20171214 LOT 20171215 LOT 20171216 LOT 20171217 LOT 20171218 LOT 20171219 LOT 20171220 LOT 20171221 LOT 20171222 LOT 20171223 LOT 20171224 LOT 20171225 LOT 20171226 LOT 20171227 LOT 20171228 LOT 20171229 LOT 20171230 LOT 20171231 LOT 20180101 LOT 20180102 LOT 20180103 LOT 20180104 LOT 20180105 LOT 20180106 LOT 20180107 LOT 20180108 LOT 20180109 LOT 20180110 LOT 20180111 LOT 20180112 LOT 20180113 LOT 20180114 LOT 20180115 LOT 20180116 LOT 20180117 LOT 20180118 LOT 20180119 LOT 20180120 LOT 20180121 LOT 20180122 LOT 20180122 LOT 20180124 LOT 20180125 LOT 20180126 LOT 20180127 LOT 20180128 LOT 20180129 LOT 20180130 LOT 20180131 LOT 20180201 LOT 20180202 LOT 20180203 LOT 20180204 LOT 20180205 LOT 20180206 LOT 20180207 LOT 20180208 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
Distribution area

distributed throughout the U.S.

United States

Quantity affected10, 210 packages
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 28, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1528-2018

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 RED VEin Kratom Capsule 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 RED VEin Kratom Capsule are recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

Red Kratom Capsules, 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-1528-2018, 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 Red Kratom Capsules, Sold Under Brand Names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa recall?

Pdx Aromatics recalled Red Kratom Capsules, Sold Under Brand Names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1528-2018. Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa RED VEin Kratom Capsule 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-1528-2018. 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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