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San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company: 28 FDA recall reports

Every food recall the FDA has published for San Francisco Herb & Natural Food Company. The fault, and how the agency graded it.

28Reports

0Class I

0Ongoing

2012-09-26Most recent

What the classes mean

The FDA sorts every recall into one of three classes. The class is the whole story. It is also the part people skip.

Class	What the FDA is saying
Class I	There is a reasonable probability that using this will cause serious harm or death.
Class II	It may cause temporary or reversible harm. Serious harm is unlikely.
Class III	It breaks a rule but is unlikely to hurt anyone. Often a labelling fault.

Class II is the bulk of every list here. That matters. A long list of Class II says something different from one Class I.

By class

Class	Reports
Class II	28

Checking whether it affects you

The lot or code number is what matters. Not the product name. A recall covers specific lots. Yours may not be one of them.

Check the code on your package against the report. The FDA keeps the current list at fda.gov/safety/recalls.

The reports

The text below is quoted from the FDA record word for word.

Spearmint Leaf Organic C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2313-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Spearmint Leaf Organic C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Olive Leaf Organic Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2306-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Olive Leaf Organic Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Rose Hips Organic Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2310-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Rose Hips Organic Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Fennel Seed, Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2302-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Fennel Seed, Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Green Tea, Gunpowder C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2301-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Green Tea, Gunpowder C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Spearmint LF/CS; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2323-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Spearmint LF/CS; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: all

Licorice Root, WHL; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2317-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Licorice Root, WHL; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Peppermint lf, org C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2318-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Peppermint lf, org C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Lavender Flower Medium Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2305-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Lavender Flower Medium Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Parsley Leaf C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2308-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Parsley Leaf C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Mullein Leaf, Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2324-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Mullein Leaf, Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: all

Thyme Leaf C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2314-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Thyme Leaf C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Peppermint Leaf Organic C/S Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2325-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Peppermint Leaf Organic C/S Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: all

Pau D'Arco Bark C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2309-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Pau D'Arco Bark C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Senna Pods Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2312-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Senna Pods Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Paprika Sweet Powder; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2307-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Paprika Sweet Powder; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Tea black, China T/B Cut; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2320-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Tea black, China T/B Cut; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: all

Marigold Petals Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2304-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Marigold Petals Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Hops Flower; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2303-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Hops Flower; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Olive Leaf Organic; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2315-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Olive Leaf Organic; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Rosemary Leaf Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2311-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Rosemary Leaf Whole; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Organic Yerba Mate; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2321-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Organic Yerba Mate; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: all

Carob Raw Powder Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2299-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Carob Raw Powder Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Spearmint Leaf C/S Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2326-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Spearmint Leaf C/S Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: all

Paprika Sweet Flakes; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2316-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Paprika Sweet Flakes; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Tea green, Gun Powder, C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2319-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Tea green, Gun Powder, C/S; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Chicory Root Roasted Granules Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2300-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Chicory Root Roasted Granules Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: xx

Peppermint Leaf Organic, Large Cut; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.

F-2322-2012 · Class II · reported 2012-09-26 · Terminated

Why it was recalled: CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product: Peppermint Leaf Organic, Large Cut; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it went: Nationwide and Canada.
How much: all

Read these counts with three things in mind

A firm with more recalls usually makes more products. A contract packer runs hundreds of lines. It will out-recall a company with one product whatever either does. This is not a safety ranking.

Most recalls here are voluntary. A firm found its own fault and pulled the stock. That is the system working. It lands in this database looking the same as a recall the FDA had to push for.

Terminated means the FDA considers the recall finished. It is not a verdict. It does not mean anyone was harmed.

Source: openFDA enforcement reports, retrieved 2026-08-05. FDA dataset last updated 2026-07-29.

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