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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-0705-2013/FDA enforcement
Swanson Health Products, INC·Food·Oct 23, 2012

Swanson Organic, 100% Certified Organic Fennel Seed, NET WT 6 OZ (45 Grams), SWF092

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    This is to inform you of a product recall involving 2 lots of Swanson Organic 100% Certified Organic Fennel Seed (SWF092). Some jars of fennel seeds have been found to contain…

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANationwide (US)More food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameSwanson Health Products, INC
Recalling firmSwanson Health Products, INCFargo, ND, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 87614 24092 3
Lot / date codes
  • 1841231C, 1071206C
Distribution area
Nationwide

All states except Vermont and Wyoming plus Washington, DC and Puerto Rico; Canada was the only other country.

United States, Canada, Puerto Rico

Quantity affected746 bottles
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 28, 2012
FDA recall numberF-0705-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Swanson Health Products, INC initiated this food recall on October 23, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: This is to inform you of a product recall involving 2 lots of Swanson Organic 100% Certified Organic Fennel Seed (SWF092). Some jars of fennel seeds have been found to contain small, red beetle-type insects. The FDA report lists distribution as: All states except Vermont and Wyoming plus Washington, DC and Puerto Rico; Canada was the only other country.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: This is to inform you of a product recall involving 2 lots of Swanson Organic 100% Certified Organic Fennel Seed (SWF092). Some jars of fennel seeds have been found to contain small, red beetle-type insects.

Swanson Organic, 100% Certified Organic Fennel Seed, NET WT 6 OZ (45 Grams), SWF092 was made or distributed by Swanson Health Products, INC in Fargo, ND, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0705-2013, dated November 28, 2012.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

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 UPC and lot code 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

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

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 Swanson Organic, 100% Certified Organic Fennel Seed, NET WT 6 OZ (45 Grams), SWF092 recall?

Swanson Health Products, INC recalled Swanson Organic, 100% Certified Organic Fennel Seed, NET WT 6 OZ (45 Grams), SWF092 in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-0705-2013. This is to inform you of a product recall involving 2 lots of Swanson Organic 100% Certified Organic Fennel Seed (SWF092). Some jars of fennel seeds have been found to contain…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Swanson Health Products, INC 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-0705-2013. 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.