Presence of Stones Prompts Richters Organic Dried Lemongrass Recall 2026

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a Class 3 recall notice for Richters brand Dried Lemongrass because stones were found in the product. The recall, tracked under number RA-82658, carries a recall date of September 16, 2026. The public notice was posted on the Government of Canada recalls website on September 23, 2026.

The alert names Otto Richter and Sons Limited, operating as Richters Herbs, as the recalling firm. It lists a single affected product and lot, and the product was distributed online and in Ontario.

Recalled Products at a Glance

• Brand: Richters
• Product: Lemongrass – Dried Herb – Cut – Organic
• Size: Variable
• Lot code: 32078
• UPC: Not applicable (listed as N/A)
• Recall class: Class 3
• Recall number: RA-82658 (CFIA ID 17552)
• Distribution: Online and Ontario

The notice does not give a unit count. It describes the package size only as ‘variable’, so the size on your package may differ from what other buyers received. The lot code is the key detail to check.

What Triggered the Recall

The stated issue is the presence of stones in the dried lemongrass. The CFIA files this under ‘Food – Extraneous Material’, the category for foreign objects found in food that should not be there.

The notice does not explain how the stones were found, whether through a consumer complaint, a company check or an inspection. It also does not report any injuries or illnesses linked to the product. Those details may become clearer if the agency updates the notice.

Under the CFIA system, Class 3 is the lowest of the three recall classes. That classification suggests a lower level of concern than a Class 1 or Class 2 recall, but the notice still tells the affected audience not to use, sell, serve or distribute the product.

Where Were These Products Sold?

The alert lists the distribution as online and in Ontario, and the audience as retail. The notice does not name any retailers, websites or stores beyond the recalling firm. Anyone who bought dried lemongrass from Richters Herbs should check their order details or packaging for the lot number.

Because the product was sold in a cut, dried, organic form and in variable sizes, it may be stored in a jar or a repackaged container at home. Check any original packaging or order confirmation for lot 32078 before deciding whether an item is part of this recall.

What Consumers Need to Do Now

• Look for the product name ‘Lemongrass – Dried Herb – Cut – Organic’ from Richters.
• Check the packaging or your order records for Lot# 32078.
• If your product matches, do not use it.
• Businesses and retailers that hold the product should not sell, serve or distribute it.

The notice does not explain a refund or return process. If you bought the product and want to know about a refund or replacement, contact the seller, Richters Herbs, directly. For questions about the recall itself, the CFIA lists a public enquiries line at 1-613-773-2342 (local or international) and an email address, information@inspection.gc.ca.

Media representatives can reach the CFIA at 613-773-6600 or cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca.

From the Agency

The CFIA’s notice states that Richters brand Dried Lemongrass is recalled due to the presence of stones, and it advises the audience not to use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product. The notice was published under the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and appears on the Government of Canada recalls and safety alerts site. The agency also lets people sign up for email alerts about new and updated recalls through that site.

Consumers who think they may have been affected by a food safety problem can also report a health or safety concern through the Government of Canada’s reporting page. Keep this recall page bookmarked and check it for updates, since notices can be revised as more information becomes available.