Swanson Health Products, Inc: Food Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: F-0705-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Swanson Organic, 100% Certified Organic Fennel Seed, Net Wt 6 oz (45 grams), SWF092, UPC 0 87614 24092 3.

Product Classification:

Class III

Date Initiated: October 23, 2012

Date Posted: November 28, 2012

Recall Number: F-0705-2013

Event ID: 63547

Reason for Recall:

This is to inform you of a product recall involving 2 lots of Swanson Organic 100% Certified Organic Fennel Seed (SWF092). Some jars of fennel seeds have been found to contain small, red beetle-type insects.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 746 bottles

Code Information:

1841231C, 1071206C

Distribution Pattern:

All states except Vermont and Wyoming plus Washington, DC and Puerto Rico; Canada was the only other country.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated