Has FDA refused shipments from Global Botanics GmbH?

Yes. FDA refused 1 shipment line from Global Botanics GmbH on June 12, 2019. The most recent, on June 12, 2019, was herbals & botanicals (not teas), n.e.c., charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).

Why did FDA refuse Global Botanics GmbH's shipments?

The most frequent charge is SALMONELLA (salmonella, 1 line).

What is Global Botanics GmbH's FEI number?

Global Botanics GmbH's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 2000039870.

Can shipments from Global Botanics GmbH still enter the U.S.?

Shipments of mullein leaves (folia verbasci) from Global Botanics GmbH can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-19; FDA releases them only if evidence shows they do not have the listed violation. Importers must consider this listing in their FSVP evaluation (21 CFR 1.505).

Global Botanics GmbH

FDA import alert and refusal historyElmshorn, GermanyFEI 2000039870

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As of October 26, 2026, Global Botanics GmbH (Elmshorn, Germany) is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19 (Food products: Salmonella) for mullein leaves (folia verbasci), published by FDA on January 14, 2010, and has 1 FDA import refusal recorded since October 2016.

Data from FDA public records, last checked October 26, 2026. Request a correction

Current status

Import alerts: IA 99-19 · red list
Last import refusal: Jun 12, 2019Herbals & botanicals (not teas), n.e.c. · SALMONELLA
Last warning letter: None found
Last inspection: None on record

Every FDA record for Global Botanics GmbH

2 records, newest first. Each line links to the FDA page it came from.

2019

Jun 12, 2019Import refusal
Refused, Herbals & botanicals (not teas), n.e.c.SALMONELLAEntry 785-5027945-5
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2010

Jan 14, 2010Import alert listing
Listed on Import Alert 99-19red listMullein Leaves (Folia Verbasci)
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Refusal charges, in plain English

SALMONELLA1 refused line
Salmonella
The product appeared to contain Salmonella, which the law treats as a poisonous and deleterious substance that may make food injurious to health.

Questions about Global Botanics GmbH

Is Global Botanics GmbH on an FDA import alert?: Yes. As of October 26, 2026, Global Botanics GmbH is on the red list of FDA Import Alert 99-19, “Food products: Salmonella”, for mullein leaves (folia verbasci); FDA published the listing on January 14, 2010.
Has FDA refused shipments from Global Botanics GmbH?: Yes. FDA refused 1 shipment line from Global Botanics GmbH on June 12, 2019. The most recent, on June 12, 2019, was herbals & botanicals (not teas), n.e.c., charged as SALMONELLA (salmonella).
Why did FDA refuse Global Botanics GmbH's shipments?: The most frequent charge is SALMONELLA (salmonella, 1 line).
What is Global Botanics GmbH's FEI number?: Global Botanics GmbH's FDA Establishment Identifier (FEI) is 2000039870.
Can shipments from Global Botanics GmbH still enter the U.S.?: Shipments of mullein leaves (folia verbasci) from Global Botanics GmbH can be detained without physical examination under Import Alert 99-19; FDA releases them only if evidence shows they do not have the listed violation. Importers must consider this listing in their FSVP evaluation (21 CFR 1.505).

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