FDA-Food2026-07-29Class IICHEMICAL
Vintage Roots Root Beer Syrup recalled for unapproved sassafras bark additive
What this means
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.
- 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.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Unapproved food additive: sassafras bark.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Distributed in MT only
Affected count
7 bottles
Manufactured in
701 S Wisconsin St, N/A, Conrad, MT, United States
Products
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).
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-1177-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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