Pdx Aromatics Red Kratom Capsule Recall: Salmonella Risk
Pdx Aromatics recalls Red Kratom capsules from brands like Kraken and Phytoextractum due to potential Salmonella contamination. Check lot codes.
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Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa RED VEin Kratom Capsule are recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
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What happened, in plain English
Pdx Aromatics is recalling Red Kratom capsules sold under the brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products are packaged in plastic heat-sealed pouches and were distributed throughout the United States. Consumers should check their lot codes to see if their product is included in this recall. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19583-pdx-aromatics-red-kratom-capsule-recall-salmonella-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19583-pdx-aromatics-red-kratom-capsule-recall-salmonella-risk · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1528-2018
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“Pdx Aromatics Red Kratom Capsule Recall: Salmonella Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19583-pdx-aromatics-red-kratom-capsule-recall-salmonella-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1528-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1528-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product poses a risk of foodborne illness because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Ingesting contaminated capsules can lead to symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps, which can become severe in vulnerable populations.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Red Kratom capsules from Pdx Aromatics or its associated brands between late 2017 and early 2018. Individuals with weakened immune systems, the elderly, young children, and pregnant women are at higher risk for serious infection from Salmonella.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Red Kratom Capsules packaged in plastic heat-sealed pouches weighing 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), or 112 grams (4 ounces). Check the lot code on the package; it consists of eight digits representing the year, month, and day of packaging. Affected lots range from LOT 20171201 through LOT 20180308.
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Pdx Aromatics- Category
Food
All 6 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
distributed throughout the U.S.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1523-2018 | RED Vein Kratom POWDER, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The powder is packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches. Each package sold in 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), and 112 grams (4 ounces). The varieties under each brand include: -Maeng Da Thai Kratom Powder (Horn Red) -Red Dragon Kratom Powder -Red Vein Borneo Kratom Powder -Red Vein Sumatra Kratom Powder -Red Vein Thai Kratom Powder -Super Indo Kratom Powder; The lot code represents the day packaged. The first four digits are the year, followed by two digits for the month, followed by two digits for the day. LOT 20180118 LOT 20180119 LOT 20180120 LOT 20180121 LOT 20180122 LOT 20180123 LOT 20180124 LOT 20180125 LOT 20180126 LOT 20180127 LOT 20180128 LOT 20180129 LOT 20180130 LOT 20180131 LOT 20180201 LOT 20180201 LOT 20180202 LOT 20180203 LOT 20180204 LOT 20180205 LOT 20180206 LOT 20180207 LOT 20180208 LOT 20180209 LOT 20180210 LOT 20180211 LOT 20180212 LOT 20180213 LOT 20180214 LOT 20180215 LOT 20180216 LOT 20180217 LOT 20180218 EXPANDED (on 3/16/18) recalled red vein products have the following lot numbers: LOT 20180219 LOT 20180220 LOT 20180221 LOT 20180222 LOT 20180223 LOT 20180224 LOT 20180225 LOT 20180226 LOT 20180227 LOT 20180228 LOT 20180301 LOT 20180302 LOT 20180303 LOT 20180304 LOT 20180305 LOT 20180306 LOT 20180307 LOT 20180308 ************************************************************************* Second EXPANDED (3/22/18) recalled red vein powder have the following lot numbers: LOT 20171201 LOT 20171202 LOT 20171203 LOT 20171204 LOT 20171205 LOT 20171206 LOT 20171207 LOT 20171208 LOT 20171209 LOT 20171210 LOT 20171211 LOT 20171212 LOT 20171213 LOT 20171214 LOT 20171215 LOT 20171216 LOT 20171217 LOT 20171218 LOT 20171219 LOT 20171220 LOT 20171221 LOT 20171222 LOT 20171223 LOT 20171224 LOT 20171225 LOT 20171226 LOT 20171227 LOT 20171228 LOT 20171229 LOT 20171230 LOT 20171231 LOT 20180101 LOT 20180102 LOT 20180103 LOT 20180104 LOT 20180105 LOT 20180106 LOT 20180107 LOT 20180108 LOT 20180109 LOT 20180110 LOT 20180111 LOT 20180112 LOT 20180113 LOT 20180114 LOT 20180115 LOT 20180116 LOT 20180117 LOT 20180118 LOT 20180119 LOT 20180120 LOT 20180121 LOT 20180122 LOT 20180122 LOT 20180124 LOT 20180125 LOT 20180126 LOT 20180127 LOT 20180128 LOT 20180129 LOT 20180130 LOT 20180131 LOT 20180201 LOT 20180202 LOT 20180203 LOT 20180204 LOT 20180205 LOT 20180206 LOT 20180207 LOT 20180208 LOT 20180209 LOT 20180210 LOT 20180211 LOT 20180212 LOT 20180213 LOT 20180214 LOT 20180215 LOT 20180216 LOT 20180217 LOT 20180218 LOT 20180219 LOT 20180220 LOT 20180221 LOT 20180222 LOT 20180223 LOT 20180224 LOT 20180225 LOT 20180226 LOT 20180227 LOT 20180228 LOT 20180301 LOT 20180302 LOT 20180303 LOT 20180304 LOT 20180305 LOT 20180306 LOT 20180307 LOT 20180308 | 18572 packages |
| F-1524-2018 | WHITE VEIN Kratom POWDER, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The powder is packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches. Each package sold in 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), 112 grams (4 ounces), and 225 grams. The varieties under each brand include: Kraken Kratom Maeng Da Thai Kratom Powder (White Vein) Kraken Kratom White Vein Borneo Kratom Powder Kraken Kratom White Vein Sumatra Powder Phytoextractum White Maeng Da Powder (including 225 g) Phytoextractum White Borneo Powder (including 225 g) Phytoextractum White Vein Sumatra Powder Soul Speciosa Borneo Kratom Powder (White Vein) Soul Speciosa Sumatra Kratom Powder (White Vein); The lot code represents the day packaged. The first four digits are the year, followed by two digits for the month, followed by two digits for the day. LOT 20180216 LOT 20180217 LOT 20180218 LOT 20180219 LOT 20180220 LOT 20180221 LOT 20180222 LOT 20180223 LOT 20180224 LOT 20180225 LOT 20180226 LOT 20180227 LOT 20180228 LOT 20180301 LOT 20180302 LOT 20180303 LOT 20180304 LOT 20180305 LOT 20180306 LOT 20180307 LOT 20180308 | 4,676 packages total |
| F-1525-2018 | WHITE VEIN Kratom CAPSULES, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The capsules are packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches. Each package sold in 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), 112 grams (4 ounces). The varieties under each brand include: Kraken Kratom White Vein Borneo Kratom Capsules Phytoextractum White Maeng Da Thai Capsules Soul Speciosa White Vein Borneo Kratom Capsules; The lot code represents the day packaged. The first four digits are the year, followed by two digits for the month, followed by two digits for the day. LOT 20180216 LOT 20180217 LOT 20180218 LOT 20180219 LOT 20180220 LOT 20180221 LOT 20180222 LOT 20180223 LOT 20180224 LOT 20180225 LOT 20180226 LOT 20180227 LOT 20180228 LOT 20180301 LOT 20180302 LOT 20180303 LOT 20180304 LOT 20180305 LOT 20180306 LOT 20180307 LOT 20180308 | 1097 packages total |
| F-1526-2018 | GREEN Kratom CAPSULES, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The capsules are packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches. Each package sold in 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), 112 grams (4 ounces). The varieties under each brand include: Kraken Kratom Bali Capsules Phytoextractum OG Bali Capsules Soul Speciosa Bali Capsules; The lot code represents the day packaged. The first four digits are the year, followed by two digits for the month, followed by two digits for the day. LOT 20180209 LOT 20180210 LOT 20180211 LOT 20180212 LOT 20180213 LOT 20180214 LOT 20180215 LOT 20180216 LOT 20180217 LOT 20180218 LOT 20180219 LOT 20180220 LOT 20180221 LOT 20180222 LOT 20180223 LOT 20180224 LOT 20180225 LOT 20180226 LOT 20180227 LOT 20180228 LOT 20180301 LOT 20180302 LOT 20180303 LOT 20180304 LOT 20180305 LOT 20180306 LOT 20180307 LOT 20180308 | 3197 packages |
| F-1527-2018 | GREEN Kratom POWDER, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The powder are packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches. Each package sold in 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), 112 grams (4 ounces). The varieties under each brand include: Kraken Kratom OG Bali Powder Kraken Kratom Super Green Malaysian Kratom Powder Phytoextractum OG Bali Powder Phytoextractum Green Vein Thai Kratom Powder Phytoextractum Super Green Malaysian Kratom Powder Soul Speciosa OG Bali Powder Soul Speciosa Thai Kratom Powder (Green Vein) Soul Speciosa Super Green Malaysian Kratom Powder; The lot code represents the day packaged. The first four digits are the year, followed by two digits for the month, followed by two digits for the day. LOT 20180209 LOT 20180210 LOT 20180211 LOT 20180212 LOT 20180213 LOT 20180214 LOT 20180215 LOT 20180216 LOT 20180217 LOT 20180218 LOT 20180219 LOT 20180220 LOT 20180221 LOT 20180222 LOT 20180223 LOT 20180224 LOT 20180225 LOT 20180226 LOT 20180227 LOT 20180228 LOT 20180301 LOT 20180302 LOT 20180303 LOT 20180304 LOT 20180305 LOT 20180306 LOT 20180307 LOT 20180308 Additionally, the GREEN VEIN powder products EXCEPT OG Bali Powder listed below have any of the following LOT codes: LOT 20170918 LOT 20170919 LOT 20170920 LOT 20170921 LOT 20170922 LOT 20170923 LOT 20170924 LOT 20170925 LOT 20170926 LOT 20170927 LOT 20170928 LOT 20170929 LOT 20170930 LOT 20171001 LOT 20171002 LOT 20171003 LOT 20171004 LOT 20171005 LOT 20171006 LOT 20171007 LOT 20171008 LOT 20171009 LOT 20171010 LOT 20171011 LOT 20171012 LOT 20171013 LOT 20171014 LOT 20171015 LOT 20171016 LOT 20171017 LOT 20171018 LOT 20171019 LOT 20171020 LOT 20171021 LOT 20171022 LOT 20171023 LOT 20171024 LOT 20171025 LOT 20171026 LOT 20171027 LOT 20171028 LOT 20171029 LOT 20171030 LOT 20171031 LOT 20171101 | 20,546 pkgs. |
| F-1528-2018 | RED Kratom CAPSULES, sold under brand names Kraken Kratom, Phytoextractum, and Soul Speciosa. The capsules are packaged in plastic heat sealed pouches. Each package sold in 28 grams (1 ounce), 56 grams (2 ounces), 112 grams (4 ounces). The varieties under each brand include: Kraken Kratom Red Maeng Da Capsules Phytoextractum Red Maeng Da Thai Capsules Soul Speciosa Red Maeng Da Capsules; The lot code represents the day packaged. The first four digits are the year, followed by two digits for the month, followed by two digits for the day. LOT 20171201 LOT 20171202 LOT 20171203 LOT 20171204 LOT 20171205 LOT 20171206 LOT 20171207 LOT 20171208 LOT 20171209 LOT 20171210 LOT 20171211 LOT 20171212 LOT 20171213 LOT 20171214 LOT 20171215 LOT 20171216 LOT 20171217 LOT 20171218 LOT 20171219 LOT 20171220 LOT 20171221 LOT 20171222 LOT 20171223 LOT 20171224 LOT 20171225 LOT 20171226 LOT 20171227 LOT 20171228 LOT 20171229 LOT 20171230 LOT 20171231 LOT 20180101 LOT 20180102 LOT 20180103 LOT 20180104 LOT 20180105 LOT 20180106 LOT 20180107 LOT 20180108 LOT 20180109 LOT 20180110 LOT 20180111 LOT 20180112 LOT 20180113 LOT 20180114 LOT 20180115 LOT 20180116 LOT 20180117 LOT 20180118 LOT 20180119 LOT 20180120 LOT 20180121 LOT 20180122 LOT 20180122 LOT 20180124 LOT 20180125 LOT 20180126 LOT 20180127 LOT 20180128 LOT 20180129 LOT 20180130 LOT 20180131 LOT 20180201 LOT 20180202 LOT 20180203 LOT 20180204 LOT 20180205 LOT 20180206 LOT 20180207 LOT 20180208 LOT 20180209 LOT 20180210 LOT 20180211 LOT 20180212 LOT 20180213 LOT 20180214 LOT 20180215 LOT 20180216 LOT 20180217 LOT 20180218 LOT 20180219 LOT 20180220 LOT 20180221 LOT 20180222 LOT 20180223 LOT 20180224 LOT 20180225 LOT 20180226 LOT 20180227 LOT 20180228 LOT 20180301 LOT 20180302 LOT 20180303 LOT 20180304 LOT 20180305 LOT 20180306 LOT 20180307 LOT 20180308 | 10,210 packages |
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat or use any Red Kratom capsules that match the recalled lot codes due to Salmonella risk.
Discard or return the item
The recall record does not specify a remedy such as a refund or replacement, so you should dispose of the product safely.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “distributed throughout the U.S.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 6 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA classified it Class I
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1528-2018 (March 9, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1528-2018 to see it in context.
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