Mountain Rose Inc. dba Mountain Rose Herbs has voluntarily recalled approximately 24,247 units of Kudzu Root (Pueraria montana var. lobata) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected herbal supplement was sold in bulk net weights ranging from 4 ounces to 20 pounds, packaged in clear plastic or poly-woven bags. Consumers should check their packaging for lot numbers 24247 or 24247-X and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
The product may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
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Packaged in clear plastic bags or poly-woven bags. Label states 'Origin: China'.
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