Swanson Ultra Recall: FDA Class II

Why it was recalled

Himalayan Crystal Salt may contain metal wire pieces.

Product description

Swanson Ultra, Himalayan Crystal Salt, #SWU403, Net Wt. 35.27 oz. (2.2 lbs) (1,000 grams). Product of Pakistan. Distributed by Swanson Health Products, Fargo, ND 58104.

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot 180803011

Where it was sold

nationwide. Outside the US to include: Canada, and Switzerland.

What to do if you have this product

Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1985-2018
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: Sep 13, 2018
FDA report date: Oct 3, 2018
Quantity: 953 bottles
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm: Swanson Health Products, Inc

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1985-2018, exactly as published.

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City: Fargo
State: ND
Status: Terminated
Country: United States
Event ID: 81025
Address: 4075 40th Ave S
Code information: Lot 180803011
Postal code: 58104-3912
Report date: Oct 3, 2018
Product type: Food
Recall number: F-1985-2018
Classification: Class II
Recalling firm: Swanson Health Products, Inc
Product quantity: 953 bottles
Termination date: Sep 4, 2019
Reason for recall: Himalayan Crystal Salt may contain metal wire pieces.
Voluntary / mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description: Swanson Ultra, Himalayan Crystal Salt, #SWU403, Net Wt. 35.27 oz. (2.2 lbs) (1,000 grams). Product of Pakistan. Distributed by Swanson Health Products, Fargo, ND 58104.
Distribution pattern: nationwide. Outside the US to include: Canada, and Switzerland.
Recall initiation date: Sep 13, 2018
Initial firm notification: E-Mail
Center classification date: Sep 25, 2018

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-1985-2018, published Oct 3, 2018. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

Last checked against FDA data: Oct 2, 2026. Content last changed: Oct 2, 2026.

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Swanson Ultra Recall

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