Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

The Whole Herb Company, Inc. Senna Leaves F/C OG recall: Potential contamination with Salmonella

Recall published 10 months ago

Potential contamination with Salmonella.

The hazard: Salmonella contamination

Salmonella is what triggered this notice. The bacteria transfer readily from hands and surfaces, which is why the clean-up matters as much as the disposal.

What the notice says: Potential contamination with Salmonella.

Why it matters: Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It spreads easily from a contaminated product to hands, taps, cloths and other food in the same kitchen.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes salmonellosis as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last about four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Children under five, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Seek care for diarrhoea with a high fever, bloody stools, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine, a dry mouth or dizziness when standing.

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-0325-2026
Published
December 24, 2025
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
The Whole Herb Company, Inc.
Product type
Other food products
Units affected
3,580 lbs.
Distribution
California, New Jersey
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot No: 003279ST
UPC codes
10031 44312

Products covered by this recall

SENNA LEAVES F/C OG Item No: SEN15001 Net Wt: 44.75 Lbs Distributed By Whole Herb Company 19800 8th Street East, Sonoma, CA 95476 UPC 10031 44312

Check your product

The notice names 5 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.

  • 003279ST — 3
  • 580 lbs

Model or item number

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

  • SEN15001 Net Wt

Package size

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

  • 44.75 Lbs
  • 580 lbs

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 Salmonella

The Whole Herb Company, Inc. — Salmonella is what triggered this notice. The bacteria transfer readily from hands and surfaces, which is why the clean-up matters as much as the disposal.

  1. Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.
  2. If you repackaged or froze it, check the freezer too. Salmonella is not killed by freezing.
  3. Watch everyone who ate it for about a week, and call a doctor sooner for a child under five or an adult over 65.
  4. Bag it and bin it, or take it back to the store — do not feed it to pets or livestock either.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: The Whole Herb Company, Inc. — 19800 8th St E, Sonoma, CA, 95476-3805

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.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was The Whole Herb Company, Inc. other food products recalled?

Potential contamination with Salmonella. Potential contamination with Salmonella.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code 003279ST — 3, 580 lbs; model number SEN15001 Net Wt. 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?

Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists California, New Jersey.

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