The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0060-2021·Announced 2020-10-28

Sauer Brands Recalls Fennel Seeds Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Sauer Brands Inc is recalling The Spice Hunter Fennel Seeds due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed nationwide and online.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the criteria for a Critical severity score (5) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sauer Brands Inc is recalling The Spice Hunter Fennel Seeds, 1.3 oz. jars, due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall involves Lot Number 20270C with a Best By Date of Sep-24. The product is identified by UPC 8105741363 and Case UPC 40081057413630.

A total of 45,498 bottles were distributed nationwide and through online sales channels. The recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it. For more information, contact Sauer Brands Inc or visit the FDA website.

The recalled product

Product
The Spice Hunter Fennel Seeds 1.3 oz. Jar UPC 8105741363 Case UPC 40081057413630
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: 20270C Best By Date: Sep-24

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 →

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