Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Martin Bauer, Inc. Passionflower Herb Powdered Extract 4%, bulk packaging recall: Misbranding of the ingredient the firm sells ( Passionflower Herb Extract )

Recall published 1+ years ago

Misbranding of the ingredient the firm sells ( Passionflower Herb Extract )

The hazard: Mislabelling or misbranding

Misbranding prompted this recall. The agency treats a label that misstates the contents as seriously as it treats contamination, because people act on labels.

What the notice says: Misbranding of the ingredient the firm sells ( Passionflower Herb Extract )

Why it matters: The product carries the wrong label, the wrong lid or the wrong packaging. The food inside is generally fine; the problem is that the package describes something else, which defeats anyone relying on it.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

There is no illness associated with mislabelling itself. The exception is where the undeclared contents include an allergen, in which case treat it as an allergen recall and watch for the reaction that person normally has.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0532-2025
Published
September 3, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Martin Bauer, Inc.
Product type
Other food products
Units affected
775 kg
Distribution
North Carolina
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Manufacturing Finzelberg Item: 0171319MBU Manufacturing Finzelberg Batch: 24008914 Manufactured: 25.09.2024 Quantity KG: 25

Products covered by this recall

Passionflower Herb Powdered Extract 4%, bulk packaging, individual large box, corrugated cardboard box with plastic liner .

Check your product

The notice names 3 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 24008914 Manufactured

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 0171319MBU Manufacturing Finzelberg Batch

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 775 kg

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Mislabelled

Martin Bauer, Inc. — Misbranding prompted this recall. The agency treats a label that misstates the contents as seriously as it treats contamination, because people act on labels.

  1. Read the official notice to see what is actually inside the pack, then decide whether anyone in your home needs to avoid it.
  2. If the undeclared contents include an allergen, treat it as an allergen recall and stop serving it to anyone affected.
  3. Return it for a refund; a mislabelled pack is returnable whether or not it is edible for your household.
  4. Keep a photo of the mismatched label, which makes the refund conversation much shorter.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: Martin Bauer, Inc. — 400 Plaza Dr Fl 3, Secaucus, NJ, 07094-3605

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Martin Bauer, Inc. other food products recalled?

Misbranding of the ingredient the firm sells ( Passionflower Herb Extract ) Misbranding of the ingredient the firm sells ( Passionflower Herb Extract )

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code 24008914 Manufactured; model number 0171319MBU Manufacturing Finzelberg Batch. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Read the official notice to see what is actually inside the pack, then decide whether anyone in your home needs to avoid it.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists North Carolina.

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