Sauer Brands Recalls Cayenne Red Pepper Jars Due to Salmonella Risk
Sauer Brands Inc is recalling 45,498 bottles of The Spice Hunter Cayenne Red Pepper due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed 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 meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.
Plain-English summary
Sauer Brands Inc is recalling 45,498 bottles of The Spice Hunter Cayenne Red Pepper, 1.8 oz. jars, due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected product is identified by Lot Number 20270C and a Best By Date of Sep-24. The product carries UPC 8105701170 and Case UPC 40081057011704.
The recall covers products distributed nationwide and through online sales channels. The recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 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 check their pantries for the specific lot number and best-by date listed above. If the product matches the recall details, consumers should stop using it and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- The Spice Hunter Cayenne Red Pepper 1.8 oz. Jar UPC 8105701170 Case UPC 40081057011704
- Manufacturer
- Sauer Brands Inc - SLO
- Category
- Food — Spices
- Hazard
- 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.
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