The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0005-2021·Announced 2020-10-14

Kalustyan Recalls Ground Cinnamon Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Kalustyan Corp. is recalling bulk ground cinnamon due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in the US and to foreign facilities.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which meets the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Kalustyan Corp. is recalling 243 boxes (12,150 pounds) of ground cinnamon packaged in bulk 50 lb. corrugated boxes with inside liners. The recall is being conducted due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The affected product was distributed in bulk to Texas and Illinois in the United States, as well as to foreign facilities in Canada and Costa Rica. The original manufactured lot # 165089 was divided into four smaller lots: lot # 175742 (7/6/20), lot # 173326 (5/11/20), lot # 174291 (6/1/20), and lot # 174382 (6/8/20).

Consumers and businesses should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and stop using the product if found. The source text does not specify further consumer instructions or report any illnesses.

The recalled product

Product
Ground cinnamon. Packaged in bulk 50 lb. corrugated boxes with inside liner.
Manufacturer
Kalustyan Corp.
Category
Food — Spices
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • lot # 173326 (5/11/20)
  • lot # 174291 (6/1/20) & lot # 174382 (6/8/20).

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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