The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0053-2021·Announced 2020-10-28

Sauer Brands Recalls Chinese Ginger Jars Due to Salmonella Risk

Sauer Brands Inc is recalling 45,498 bottles of The Spice Hunter Chinese Ginger due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was sold nationwide and online.

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 source text identifies the hazard as potential Salmonella contamination and the agency classification as Class I. Per the rubric, an FDA Class I recall involving a high-risk pathogen like Salmonella warrants a score of 5 (Critical).

Plain-English summary

Sauer Brands Inc is recalling 45,498 bottles of The Spice Hunter Chinese Ginger, 1.6 oz. jars, due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled product has the UPC 8105701420 and Case UPC 40081057014200. The specific lot number is 20269C, and the best-by date is September 2022.

The recall covers products distributed nationwide and through online sales channels. The agency has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. They should check their pantries for the specific lot number and best-by date listed above. If the product is found, consumers should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund, following the specific instructions provided by the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product
The Spice Hunter Chinese Ginger 1.6 oz. Jar UPC 8105701420 Case UPC 40081057014200
Affected units
45,498

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)

  • Lot Number: 20269C Best By Date: Sep-22

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 26 recalled by Sauer Brands Inc - SLO under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 26 products in this recall →