Vintage Roots Root Beer Syrup recalled for unapproved sassafras bark
Vintage Roots Root Beer Syrup contains sassafras bark, an ingredient that is not approved for use in food by the FDA. The affected product is an 8 oz glass bottle with lot code 051626-1 and a use-by date of May 2027, distributed only in Montana.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Check your home for Vintage Roots Root Beer Syrup with lot code 051626-1.
- Do not consume the product.
- Dispose of the bottle or return it to the retailer where purchased.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Vintage Roots Root Beer Syrup, packaged in glass bottle. Net Wt. 8oz. (236.6 mL). Distributed by Vintage Roots, PO Box 12, Brady, MT 59416. The product label declares: Ingredients: Filtered Water, Pure Cane Sugar, Sassafras Bark, Burdock Roots, Wild Cherry Bark, Molasses, Fresh Lemon Juice, Star Anise, Coriander Seeds, Whole Clove, Wintergreen Extract (no alcohol).
- Sold in
- Distributed in MT only
- Made for
- All ages
Details
- Units affected
- 7 bottles
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 701 S Wisconsin St, N/A, Conrad, MT, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- H-1177-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- Vintage Roots Root Beer Syrup, packaged in glass bottle. Net Wt. 8oz. (236.6 mL). Distributed by Vintage Roots, PO Box 12, Brady, MT 59416. The product label declares: Ingredients: Filtered Water, Pure Cane Sugar, Sassafras Bark, Burdock Roots, Wild Cherry Bark, Molasses, Fresh Lemon Juice, Star Anise, Coriander Seeds, Whole Clove, Wintergreen Extract (no alcohol). Unapproved food additive: sassafras bark. Lot Code: 051626-1 Use By May 2027 Distribution: Distributed in MT only Affected quantity: 7 bottles
- Hazard
- Unapproved food additive: sassafras bark.