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FDA Food recall · Reported April 22, 2020

Kudzu Root (Pueraria montana var. lobata), This product was packaged in a clear plastic bag or poly-woven bags sold in bulk form net weight ranges from 4 ounces to 20 pounds. The label is read in parts: "***Kudzu Root***Herbal Supplement **Origin: China** MOUNTAIN ROSE HERBS EUGENE, OR ****"

Salmonella

Recall #
F-0892-2020
Affected scope
Lot 24247 = 31.75 lbs.; Lot 24247 X = 267.25 lbs.
Initiated
March 16, 2020
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Mountain Rose Inc. dba Mountain Rose Herbs recalled Kudzu Root (Pueraria montana var. lobata), This product was packaged in a clear plastic b… - a critical-severity action.

Kudzu Root (Pueraria montana var. lobata), This product was packaged in a clear plastic b… was recalled by Mountain Rose Inc. dba Mountain Rose Herbs in April 22, 2020. Reason: Salmonella. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0892-2020 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Mountain Rose Inc. dba Mountain Rose Herbs issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Salmonella.

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
April 22, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0892-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0892-2020) was formally reported on April 22, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 16, 2020. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Mountain Rose Inc. dba Mountain Rose Herbs is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Eugene, OR. Federal records list the affected scope as Lot 24247 = 31.75 lbs.; Lot 24247 X = 267.25 lbs..

The documented reason for this recall is: Salmonella Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: nationwide in the US and in Canada.. 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

Critical

Affected scope

Lot 24247 = 31.75 lbs.; Lot 24247 X = 267.25 lbs.

Related Recalls

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Product description

Kudzu Root (Pueraria montana var. lobata), This product was packaged in a clear plastic bag or poly-woven bags sold in bulk form net weight ranges from 4 ounces to 20 pounds. The label is read in parts: "***Kudzu Root***Herbal Supplement **Origin: China** MOUNTAIN ROSE HERBS EUGENE, OR ****"

Reason for recall

Salmonella

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0892-2020
Date reported April 22, 2020
Date initiated March 16, 2020
Recalling firm Mountain Rose Inc. dba Mountain Rose Herbs
Firm location Eugene, OR
Affected scope Lot 24247 = 31.75 lbs.; Lot 24247 X = 267.25 lbs.
Distribution nationwide in the US and in Canada.

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

What to do with this recall

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

  • Check the recall number (F-0892-2020) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status with FDA Food before acting, recall details can be updated.
  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. 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?
Kudzu Root (Pueraria montana var. lobata), This product was packaged in a clear plastic bag or poly-woven bags sold in bulk form net weight ranges from 4 ounces to 20 pounds. The label is read in parts: "***Kudzu Root***Herbal Supplement **Origin: China** MOUNTAIN ROSE HERBS EUGENE, OR ****". Recalled by Mountain Rose Inc. dba Mountain Rose Herbs. Units affected: Lot 24247 = 31.75 lbs.; Lot 24247 X = 267.25 lbs..
Why was this product recalled?
Salmonella
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on April 22, 2020. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0892-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: nationwide in the US and in Canada..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0892-2020) 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 April 22, 2020. 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.