Fresh Finds Ground Black Pepper Recalled for Salmonella Risk
Gel Spice Co. is recalling Fresh Finds ground black pepper due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should stop using the product.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Gel Spice Co. is voluntarily recalling Fresh Finds ground black pepper, packaged in 3.53 oz plastic jars, because the product may contain Salmonella. The product is distributed by Big Lots Stores, Inc. and was packed in the USA.
The recall involves 16,443 cases, with 12 jars per case. The affected jars have Best By Dates of 6/30/17, 7/01/17, 7/02/17, 7/22/17, and 7/23/17. The product was distributed in Ohio and then nationwide.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fresh Finds ground black pepper Net Wt. 3.53 oz (100g) Distributed by: Big Lots Stores, Inc. P.O. Box 28523 Columbus, OH 43228-0523 Packed in the USA UPC 411010982901 packaged in plastic jars; 12 jars per case
- Manufacturer
- Gel Spice Co, Inc.
- 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 (5)
- Best By Dates of 6/30/17
- 7/01/17
- 7/02/17
- 7/22/17
- and 7/23/17
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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