Sambucol

Founded 1991 · San Diego, CA, United States · 14 products · sambucolusa.com/

Certifications

2 certifications
Consumerlab Verified Source
Halal Certified Verified Source

Violation History

4 incidents
Lawsuit Violating California consumer protection statutes by selling certain Sambucol Dietary Supplements without disclosing that they contain a new dietary ingredient not approved by the FDA and making misleading claims about disease prevention.2024Source
Lawsuit Falsely labeling some black elderberry products as containing a unique, proprietary black elderberry extract developed by a virologist.2023Source
Lawsuit Prominent and systematic mislabeling, and making claims that the products could help fight off viruses.2021Source
Recall Sambucol Cold & Flu Capsule2015-10-14Source
Products by Sambucol (showing 10 of 20)
Black Elderberry, Zero Sugar, Triple Immunity Gummies, 45 Gummies
Black Elderberry, Zero Sugar, Triple Immunity Gummies, 45 Gummies
Product 92 Brand 66
Black Elderberry Immune Syrup, Original Formula, 16,720 mg, 7.8 fl oz (230 ml)
Black Elderberry Immune Syrup, Original Formula, 16,720 mg, 7.8 fl oz (230 ml)
Product 76 Brand 66
Black Elderberry Immune Syrup, Original Formula, 4 fl oz (120 ml)
Black Elderberry Immune Syrup, Original Formula, 4 fl oz (120 ml)
Product 76 Brand 66
Black Elderberry 5-in-1 Intensive Defense Softgels
Black Elderberry 5-in-1 Intensive Defense Softgels
Product 73 Brand 66
Black Elderberry Syrup, Advanced Immune, Vitamin C + Zinc, 4 fl oz (120 ml)
Black Elderberry Syrup, Advanced Immune, Vitamin C + Zinc, 4 fl oz (120 ml)
Product 73 Brand 66
Sambucol Black Elderberry Immunity Gummies | Immune Support & Antioxidant | Quickly Relieves Cold & Flu Symptoms | Ideal for Families | Gluten Free | 90 Gummies
Sambucol Black Elderberry Immunity Gummies | Immune Support & Antioxidant | Quickly Relieves Cold & Flu Symptoms | Ideal for Families | Gluten Free | 90 Gummies
Product 70 Brand 66
Sambucol Black Elderberry Immunity Gummies | Immune Support & Antioxidant | Quickly Relieves Cold & Flu Symptoms | Ideal for Families | Gluten Free | 30 count (Pack of 1)
Sambucol Black Elderberry Immunity Gummies | Immune Support & Antioxidant | Quickly Relieves Cold & Flu Symptoms | Ideal for Families | Gluten Free | 30 count (Pack of 1)
Product 70 Brand 66
Black Elderberry, Throat Relief, Soothing Lozenge With Honey, 20 Soft Lozenges
Black Elderberry, Throat Relief, Soothing Lozenge With Honey, 20 Soft Lozenges
Product 65 Brand 66
Black Elderberry, Effervescent Tablets + Vitamin C & Zinc, Age 4+, 15 Effervescent Tablets
Black Elderberry, Effervescent Tablets + Vitamin C & Zinc, Age 4+, 15 Effervescent Tablets
Product 65 Brand 66
Kids, Black Elderberry, Advanced Immune Syrup, Ages 2+, 8,360 mg, 7.8 fl oz (230 ml)
Kids, Black Elderberry, Advanced Immune Syrup, Ages 2+, 8,360 mg, 7.8 fl oz (230 ml)
Product 64 Brand 66
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sambucol a trustworthy supplement brand?

Sambucol receives a brand trust score of 0/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States. They hold 2 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Halal Certified. These certifications are independently verified by GoodSupp and indicate the brand meets recognized quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Sambucol has 4 historical regulatory incidents on record. These are factored into the overall trust score and are detailed in the violation history section above.

Is Sambucol third-party tested?

Yes. Sambucol holds 2 verified third-party certifications: Consumerlab, Halal Certified. Third-party testing means an independent laboratory — not the supplement company itself — has verified the product's contents, purity, and/or manufacturing practices. This is one of the strongest indicators of supplement quality because it removes the conflict of interest inherent in self-testing. Not all certifications are equal: NSF International and USP are considered the gold standard, while GMP certification indicates proper manufacturing practices.

What are the best Sambucol supplements?

Based on GoodSupp's quality analysis, the highest-rated Sambucol supplements are: Black Elderberry, Zero Sugar, Triple Immunity Gummies, 45 Gummies (score: 92/100); Black Elderberry Immune Syrup, Original Formula, 16,720 mg, 7.8 fl oz (230 ml) (score: 76/100); Black Elderberry Immune Syrup, Original Formula, 4 fl oz (120 ml) (score: 76/100). These scores are calculated from ingredient quality, dosage adequacy, bioavailability, label transparency, and inactive ingredient safety. Scores can vary significantly across a brand's product line — a high brand trust score doesn't guarantee every individual product is top-quality.

Where is Sambucol located?

Sambucol is headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States. The company was founded in 1991. They currently offer 14 products in their supplement lineup. Their official website is sambucolusa.com. Manufacturing location may differ from corporate headquarters — look for GMP certification to verify manufacturing quality standards.

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