The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0008-2017·Announced 2016-10-12

Yu Yee Black Pepper Powder Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Summit Import Corporation is recalling Yu Yee Brand Black Pepper Powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in 12 states.

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 corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Summit Import Corporation is voluntarily recalling Yu Yee Brand Black Pepper Powder, Net Wt. 19.4 oz (550g), because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product is packed for Summit Import Corp. in Jersey City, NJ, and is a product of China. The recall involves 40 cases, with 12 bottles in each case.

The affected product has the UPC code 0 23452 06084 2. It was distributed in the following states: Alabama, Florida, Iowa, New York, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. No specific lot numbers or expiration dates are provided in the source text.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Yu Yee Brand Black Pepper Powder, Net Wt. 19.4 oz (550g), UPC 0 23452 06084 2, Packed for Summit Import Corp., Jersey City, NJ 07305, Product of China

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 (1)

  • None

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

Same manufacturer · Summit Import Corporation

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