Vanguard Enterprises LLC doing business as Bedrock MFG of Boise, ID, is recalling Monarch Premium Kratom brand Bali Gold, Red Bali, Green Maeng Da, and White Elephant powder because products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
This recall is the result of a retail sample collected and analyzed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which revealed that the finished product contained Salmonella.
The affected Monarch Premium Kratom brand Bali Gold, Red Bali, Green Maeng Da, and White Elephant powders were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders via the company website https://bedrockbotanicals.com between April 2023 to September 2023.
These kratom powder products are not sold in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island and Wisconsin.
The affected Monarch Premium Kratom brand Bali Gold, Red Bali, Green Maeng Da, and White Elephant products are packaged in multiple-sized (14-gram, 56-gram, 112-gram, 224-gram) mylar pouches. Each pouch is marked with one of the following lot numbers and UPC:
| Monarch Premium Kratom – Product Lot Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | UPC Code | Lot Code |
| Monarch Premium Kratom, Bali Gold, 4oz powder (112g) | 851006008428 | 020123PA3F-T |
| Monarch Premium Kratom, Bali Gold, 8oz powder (224g) | 706970483712 | 020123PA3F-T |
| Monarch Premium Kratom, Green Maeng Da, 4oz powder (112g) | 851006008466 | 020123PA3F-G |
| Monarch Premium Kratom, Green Maeng Da, 0.5oz powder (14g) | 851006008770 | 020123PA3F-G |
| Monarch Premium Kratom, Green Maeng Da, 2oz powder (56g) | 851006008459 | 020123PA3F-G |
| Monarch Premium Kratom, Red Bali, 4oz powder (112g) | 851006008442 | 020123PA3F-R |
| Monarch Premium Kratom, Red Bali, 8oz powder (224g) | 706970483859 | 020123PA3F-R |
| Monarch Premium Kratom, Red Bali, 2oz powder (56g) | 851006008435 | 020123PA3F-R |
| Monarch Premium Kratom, White Elephant, 4oz powder (112g) | 851006008480 | 020123PA3F-W |
| Monarch Premium Kratom, White Elephant, 0.5oz powder (14g) | 851006008756 | 020123PA3F-W |
| Monarch Premium Kratom, White Elephant, 8oz powder (224g) | 706970483644 | 020123PA3F-W |
Consumers who have the affected Monarch Premium Kratom powder at home are urged not to consume products and contact support@bedrockmfg.co for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 888-347-5088.
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About Salmonella infections
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile, according to the CDC.
Anyone who has consumed any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.
Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.
