Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Jun 13, 2026

Vintage Roots Root Beer Syrup, packaged in glass bottle. Net Wt. 8oz. (236.6 mL).

Recalling firm: Vintage Roots LLC

Why it was recalled

Unapproved food additive: sassafras bark.

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Jul 28, 2026.

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ProductVintage Roots Root Beer Syrup, packaged in glass bottle. Net Wt. 8oz. (236.6 mL). Distributed by Vintage Roots, PO Box 12, Brady, MT 59416. The product label declares: Ingredients: Filtered Water, Pure Cane Sugar, Sassafras Bark, Burdock Roots, Wild Cherry Bark, Molasses, Fresh Lemon Juice, Star Anise, Coriander Seeds, Whole Clove, Wintergreen Extract (no alcohol).
Package size8oz

FDA code information

Lot Code: 051626-1 Use By May 2027

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Original product description

Vintage Roots Root Beer Syrup, packaged in glass bottle. Net Wt. 8oz. (236.6 mL). Distributed by Vintage Roots, PO Box 12, Brady, MT 59416. The product label declares: Ingredients: Filtered Water, Pure Cane Sugar, Sassafras Bark, Burdock Roots, Wild Cherry Bark, Molasses, Fresh Lemon Juice, Star Anise, Coriander Seeds, Whole Clove, Wintergreen Extract (no alcohol).

Original FDA recall reason

Unapproved food additive: sassafras bark.

Recall details

Recall number
H-1177-2026
Event ID
99354
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jun 13, 2026
Reported
Jul 29, 2026
Classified
Jul 17, 2026
Terminated
Jul 28, 2026
Quantity
7 bottles
Location
Conrad, MT, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Telephone

Where it was distributed

Distributed in MT only

FDA source record · H-1177-2026

Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗

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