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Starwest Botanicals Inc

FEI 3002133719 · 161 Main Ave, Sacramento, California, 95838, United States

Per FDA, as of 2026-10-31 · Sources: FDA Data Dashboard, Import Alerts, Enforcement Reports

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Last FDA action
2025-04-01
1 year ago

FDA record

  1. 2025-04-01
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
    Project area: Foodborne Biological Hazards
    FDA source
  2. 2025-04-01
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: No Action Indicated (NAI)
    Project area: Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ
    FDA source
  3. 2021-04-02
    RecallRecall F-0425-2021 · Class 2 · Presence of E. coli species
    Starwest Botanicals Item#: 209617-34, Item# 209617-31 Wood Betony Herb C/S Organic Stackys Officinalis Origin: Croatia Daily serving size: Pour 8-12 oz of boiling water (212F) over 1 tsp. of tea. Steep 3-4 minutes. Net. weight: 4 oz…
    Source: FDA Enforcement Reports
  4. 2020-12-01
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
    Project area: Foodborne Biological Hazards
    FDA source
  5. 2020-12-01
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: No Action Indicated (NAI)
    Project area: Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ
    FDA source
  6. 2020-10-16
    RecallRecall F-0114-2021 · Class 2 · Direct customer tested product upon receipt and had a positive result for Salmonella.
    Elderberry Whole Organic; Sambucus Nigra; Origin: Croatia 1 lb. and 4 oz. Distributed in Mylar bags. 1 lb. UPC: 7 67963 07315 0; Item # 209290-01 4 oz. UPC 7 67963-10561-5; Item # 209290-04 Daily serving size; Pour 8-12 oz. of boi…
    Source: FDA Enforcement Reports
  7. 2020-10-16
    RecallRecall F-0115-2021 · Class 1 · Direct customer tested product upon receipt and had a positive result for Salmonella.
    Elderberry Whole Organic; Sambucus Nigra; Origin: Croatia Distributed in boxes with plastic liners. Various sizes Bulk UPC 7 67963 07314 3, Item # 209290-00 Starwest Botanicals,Inc. 161 Main Street, Sacramento, CA 95838 Cert…
    Source: FDA Enforcement Reports
  8. 2018-03-16
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: No Action Indicated (NAI)
    Project area: Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ
    FDA source
  9. 2018-03-16
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
    Project area: Foodborne Biological Hazards
    FDA source
  10. 2018-03-06
    RecallRecall F-0971-2018 · Class 1 · Customer notified firm after they received a positive result for Salmonella of Lot #90186-00 Cardamon Pods Green Whole Organic supplied by Starwest Botanicals
    Cardamom Pods Green Whole Organic Sold in 25 lb. bulk boxes and 1 lb. retail plastic bags UPC 1 pound bags: 7-6796302528-9; UPC bulk: 7 679630257-2 Imported from Guatemala Starwest Botanicals, Sacramento, CA
    Source: FDA Enforcement Reports
  11. 2017-05-02
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: No Action Indicated (NAI)
    Project area: Foodborne Biological Hazards
    FDA source
  12. 2017-05-02
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
    Project area: Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ
    FDA source
  13. 2015-01-14
    RecallRecall F-1864-2015 · Class 1 · Notified by immediate supplier of recall of ground cumin from Turkey due to the presence of peanut protein.
    BAM124 Chili Powder Salt Free
    Source: FDA Enforcement Reports
  14. 2015-01-14
    RecallRecall F-1865-2015 · Class 1 · Notified by immediate supplier of recall of ground cumin from Turkey due to the presence of peanut protein.
    BAM023 Sweet Curry Powder
    Source: FDA Enforcement Reports
  15. 2015-01-14
    RecallRecall F-1866-2015 · Class 1 · Notified by immediate supplier of recall of ground cumin from Turkey due to the presence of peanut protein.
    205190-50 Cumin Seed Powder
    Source: FDA Enforcement Reports
  16. 2015-01-14
    RecallRecall F-1867-2015 · Class 1 · Notified by immediate supplier of recall of ground cumin from Turkey due to the presence of peanut protein.
    BAM150 Caribbean Jerk Seasoning
    Source: FDA Enforcement Reports
  17. 2015-01-14
    RecallRecall F-1868-2015 · Class 1 · Notified by immediate supplier of recall of ground cumin from Turkey due to the presence of peanut protein.
    BAM142 Blue Cheese Jalapeno Steak
    Source: FDA Enforcement Reports
  18. 2014-12-30
    RecallRecall F-1198-2015 · Class 1 · Firm was notified by supplier of ground cumin that it may contain peanut protein.
    Ground cumin seed; Received in 50 lb. bags Shipped in 25# bags Country of Origin - Turkey: Certified Kosher; Starwest Botanicals, Sacramento, CA Received from Schiff Food Products Co. ,Inc. Totowa, NJ 07512
    Source: FDA Enforcement Reports
  19. 2014-04-22
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: No Action Indicated (NAI)
    Project area: Food Composition, Standards, Labeling and Econ
    FDA source
  20. 2011-12-14
    RecallRecall F-0576-2012 · Class 1 · Organic Celery Seed is potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
    Celery Seed Whole Organic. Product sold in bulk - 25 lbs and 55 lbs, and in 1 lb and 2 oz Mylar packages with Starwest Botanicals label. Starwest Botanicals, Rancho Cardova, CA 95742
    Source: FDA Enforcement Reports
  21. 2011-07-21
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: No Action Indicated (NAI)
    Project area: Food and Color Additives Petition Review
    FDA source
  22. 2011-07-21
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: No Action Indicated (NAI)
    Project area: Pesticides and Chemical Contaminants
    FDA source
  23. 2011-07-21
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: No Action Indicated (NAI)
    Project area: Foodborne Biological Hazards
    FDA source
  24. 2011-04-01
    RecallRecall F-1655-2011 · Class 1 · The product contains elevated levels of lead based on FDA's analysis.
    Turmeric Powder (Curcuma Longa) Bulk, Net Wt. 100 lbs, Tare Wt. 12 lbs, Gross Wt. 112 lbs. (Net Wt. plus Tare Wt. equals Gross Wt.), drums, bags or boxes with various sizes from a minimum of 25 lbs up to 200 lb drums and 1 lb plastic bags …
    Source: FDA Enforcement Reports
  25. 2011-03-25
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
    Project area: Pesticides and Chemical Contaminants
    FDA source
  26. 2011-03-25
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: No Action Indicated (NAI)
    Project area: Foodborne Biological Hazards
    FDA source
  27. 2011-03-01
    RecallRecall F-0717-2011 · Class 1 · Starwest received notification from their supplier that two peppermint tea products were under recall due to potential salmonella contamination.
    Organic Peppermint Leaf Cut & Sift; Starwest Botanicals, Inc. Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 Product was sold in bulk to 3 customers. Some was manufactured for Mighty Leaf Tea Co. (MLT).
    Source: FDA Enforcement Reports
  28. 2009-09-22
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: No Action Indicated (NAI)
    Project area: Pesticides and Chemical Contaminants
    FDA source
  29. 2009-09-22
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)
    Project area: Foodborne Biological Hazards
    FDA source
  30. 2009-09-22
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: No Action Indicated (NAI)
    Project area: Food and Color Additives Petition Review
    FDA source
  31. 2009-07-13
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: No Action Indicated (NAI)
    Project area: Food and Color Additives Petition Review
    FDA source
  32. 2009-07-13
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: No Action Indicated (NAI)
    Project area: Foodborne Biological Hazards
    FDA source
  33. 2009-07-13
    InspectionFDA inspection · Classification: No Action Indicated (NAI)
    Project area: Pesticides and Chemical Contaminants
    FDA source
  34. 2004-12-15
    RecallRecall F-176-5 · Class 3 · Product labeled as "Fenugreek Seeds" actually containsScullcap.
    Starwest brand Fenugreek Seeds in 100 capsule bottles, item #: 498400-06. The product is in 440 mg capsules. This is a dried herb that has been milled to a powder form. The retail bottle directions '...take 1-3 capsules daily with me…
    Source: FDA Enforcement Reports