United StatesVintage Roots Root Beer Syrup, packaged in 8 oz (236.6 mL) glass bottles, Lot Code 051626-1 with Use By May 2027, distributed in Montana by Vintage Roots LLC (PO Box 12, Brady, MT 59416). It was recalled because it contains the unapproved food additive sassafras bark.
What's being recalled
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).
Recalling firm: Vintage Roots LLC, Conrad, MT, United States.
How to identify it
Lot Code: 051626-1 Use By May 2027
The hazard
Unapproved food additive: sassafras bark.
What to do
Don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you've eaten it and feel unwell, contact a doctor.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for food & drink recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
Distributed in MT only
The official notice
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