Sambucol

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

85
Brand Score

Certifications

2 certifications
Consumerlab Source available Primary evidence
Halal Certified Source available Primary evidence

Transparency Claims

2 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Evidence available Evidence

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.2024 Source available Primary source
Lawsuit Falsely labeling some black elderberry products as containing a unique, proprietary black elderberry extract developed by a virologist.2023 Source available Primary source
Lawsuit Prominent and systematic mislabeling, and making claims that the products could help fight off viruses.2021 Source available Primary source
Recall Sambucol Cold & Flu Capsule2015-10-14 Source available Primary source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sambucol a trustworthy supplement brand?

Sambucol receives a brand trust score of 85/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA, United States. Our research did not find independently verified third-party certifications for this brand. While this doesn't mean their products are low quality, third-party testing is considered a strong indicator of commitment to quality assurance. 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?

GoodSupp's research did not find verified third-party testing certifications for Sambucol. Third-party testing by organizations like NSF International, USP, or Informed Sport is considered one of the strongest indicators of supplement quality. Without it, consumers must rely more heavily on the brand's own quality claims. This doesn't necessarily mean Sambucol's products are low quality, but it does mean there's less independent verification of their claims.

What are the best Sambucol supplements?

Based on GoodSupp's quality analysis, the highest-rated Sambucol supplements are: Black Elderberry Immune Syrup, Original Formula, 16,720 mg (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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Disclaimer: GoodSupp provides independent supplement quality analysis for informational purposes only. Scores are generated algorithmically based on ingredient profiles, brand certifications, and public records — read our methodology. This is not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen. Product data is sourced from manufacturer labels and public databases. GoodSupp is not affiliated with any supplement brand.