High Quality Organics Recalls Organic Thyme Leaves for Salmonella Risk
High Quality Organics is recalling specific lots of Organic Thyme Leaves due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to several U.S. states.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Potential Salmonella contamination."
Plain-English summary
High Quality Organics is recalling 2,990.25 lbs. of Organic Thyme Leaves, Whole, in 30 lb. and 500 lb. packages. The recall is being conducted due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.
The affected product is identified as Lot 48040 with a Best By Date of 2022-10-30. The product was distributed in the United States to California, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Wisconsin. There was no foreign distribution.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact High Quality Organics for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- HQO High Quality Organics Organic Thyme Leaves, Whole Net Weight 30 lbs., 500 lbs. High Quality Organics 1201 Moya Boulevard Reno, Nevada 89506 Certified Organic by QAI
- Manufacturer
- High Quality Organics
- Category
- Food — Spices and Herbs
- 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 (2)
- Lot 48040
- Best By Date: 2022-10-30
Distribution
Related recalls
Same manufacturer · High Quality Organics
See all →- CriticalHigh Quality Organics Recalls Organic White Wine Shallot Seasoning for Salmonella
FDA (Food) · 2020-10-28
- SevereHigh Quality Organics Recalls Organic Parsley Due to Salmonella
FDA (Food) · 2020-10-28
- CriticalHigh Quality Organics Organic Meatball Seasoning Recalled for Salmonella
FDA (Food) · 2020-10-28
Same hazard · salmonella
See all →- SevereBerlin Seeds Recalls Alfalfa Sprouting Seeds for Potential E. coli and Salmonella
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-14
- CriticalTodd's Seeds Alfalfa and Mung Bundle Recalled for E. coli and Salmonella Risk
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-07
- CriticalTodd's Seeds Salad Sprouting Mixture Recalled for E. coli and Salmonella Risk
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-07
- CriticalTodd's Seeds Sprouting Seed Mix Recalled for E. coli and Salmonella Risk
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-07
- CriticalTodd's Seeds Broccoli & Friends Sprouting Seed Mix Recalled for Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-07
Similar recalls
- SevereHigh Quality Organics Recalls Organic Ginger Tea Due to Salmonella
FDA (Food) · 2014-11-12
- SevereHigh Quality Organics Recalls Organic Parsley Due to Salmonella
FDA (Food) · 2020-10-28
- CriticalHigh Quality Organics Recalls Dried Oregano Due to Salmonella Risk
FDA (Food) · 2013-07-31
- CriticalOrganic senna leaves recalled over potential contamination with Salmonella
FDA (Food) · 2025-12-24
- CriticalHigh Quality Organics Recalls Organic Cilantro Due to Salmonella Risk
FDA (Food) · 2015-01-07
- CriticalHigh Quality Organics Organic Meatball Seasoning Recalled for Salmonella
FDA (Food) · 2020-10-28