The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0058-2021·Announced 2020-10-28

Sauer Brands Recalls Italian Seasoning Jars Due to Salmonella Risk

Sauer Brands Inc is recalling 5,076 jars of The Spice Hunter Italian Seasoning 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Sauer Brands Inc is voluntarily recalling 5,076 bottles of The Spice Hunter Italian Seasoning, 0.6 oz. jars. The recall is being conducted due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected product is identified by Lot Number 20270C and a Best By Date of Sep-22. The product carries UPC 8105701450 and Case UPC 40081057014507.

The recalled seasoning was distributed nationwide and through online sales channels. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will 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 found, consumers should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
The Spice Hunter Italian Seasoning 0.6 oz. Jar UPC 8105701450 Case UPC 40081057014507
Affected units
5,076

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: 20270C 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 →