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FDA Food recall · Reported November 27, 2013

Swanson, Premium Brand, Full Spectrum Black Cumin Seed (Nigella Sativa) Dietary Supplement capsules, 400 mg, SW1361, UPS 0 87614 11361 6.

Swanson Health Products is recalling two lots of Swanson Premium Full Spectrum Black Cumin Seed (Nigella sativa) Dietary Supplement Capsules. The product was found to be mislabel…

Recall #
F-0220-2014
Affected scope
3689
Initiated
September 26, 2013
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Swanson Health Products, Inc recalled Swanson, Premium Brand, Full Spectrum Black Cumin Seed (Nigella Sativa) Dietary Suppleme… - a low-severity action.

Swanson, Premium Brand, Full Spectrum Black Cumin Seed (Nigella Sativa) Dietary Suppleme… was recalled by Swanson Health Products, Inc in November 27, 2013. Reason: Swanson Health Products is recalling two lots of Swanson Premium Full Spectrum Black Cumin Seed (Nigella sat…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0220-2014 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Swanson Health Products, Inc issued this low-severity FDA Food recall-Swanson Health Products is recalling two lots of Swanson Premium Full Spectrum Black Cumin Seed (Nigella sat….

Low
severity level
4K units
affected scope
Class III
classification
November 27, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0220-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0220-2014) was formally reported on November 27, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 26, 2013. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Swanson Health Products, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Fargo, ND. Federal records list the affected scope as 3689.

The documented reason for this recall is: Swanson Health Products is recalling two lots of Swanson Premium Full Spectrum Black Cumin Seed (Nigella sativa) Dietary Supplement Capsules. The product was found to be mislabel. Bottles of Black Cumin Seed from thes… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US: nationwide. OUS: Australia,,Taiwan, England, Portugal, Denmark, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Thailand, Ireland, France, Poland, Macedonia, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Japan.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

3689

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Swanson, Premium Brand, Full Spectrum Black Cumin Seed (Nigella Sativa) Dietary Supplement capsules, 400 mg, SW1361, UPS 0 87614 11361 6.

Reason for recall

Swanson Health Products is recalling two lots of Swanson Premium Full Spectrum Black Cumin Seed (Nigella sativa) Dietary Supplement Capsules. The product was found to be mislabel. Bottles of Black Cumin Seed from these two lots numbers (199399 & 201359) have been found to contain White Cumin Seed (Cuminum cyminum).

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0220-2014
Date reported November 27, 2013
Date initiated September 26, 2013
Recalling firm Swanson Health Products, Inc
Firm location Fargo, ND
Affected scope 3689
Distribution US: nationwide. OUS: Australia,,Taiwan, England, Portugal, Denmark, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Thailand, Ireland, France, Poland, Macedonia, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Japan.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

3689 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Swanson, Premium Brand, Full Spectrum Black Cumin Seed (Nigella Sativa) Dietary Supplement capsules, 400 mg, SW1361, UPS 0 87614 11361 6.. Recalled by Swanson Health Products, Inc. Units affected: 3689.
Why was this product recalled?
Swanson Health Products is recalling two lots of Swanson Premium Full Spectrum Black Cumin Seed (Nigella sativa) Dietary Supplement Capsules. The product was found to be mislabel. Bottles of Black Cumin Seed from these two lots numbers (199399 & 201359) have been found to contain White Cumin Seed (Cuminum cyminum).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on November 27, 2013. Severity: Low. Recall number: F-0220-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US: nationwide. OUS: Australia,,Taiwan, England, Portugal, Denmark, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Thailand, Ireland, France, Poland, Macedonia, Brunei, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Japan..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0220-2014) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported November 27, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.