Vintage Roots Root Beer Syrup Recall
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Vintage Roots LLC recalls 7 bottles of Root Beer Syrup due to unapproved food additive sassafras bark.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 11, 2026 and geographically references Montana. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Vintage Roots LLC is recalling Vintage Roots Root Beer Syrup because it contains the unapproved food additive sassafras bark.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 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. Lot Code: 051626-1 Use By May 2027. A total of 7 bottles were distributed in MT only.
What You Should Do
Consumers should not use the product. Contact Vintage Roots LLC for return or refund information.
Why This Matters
The recall affects a small quantity of product distributed only in Montana and has been terminated.
Source
FDA Recall H-1177-2026 - Vintage Roots LLC, Conrad, MT
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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