The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0131-2018·Announced 2017-11-08

Organic Spices Recalls Organic Tarragon for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Organic Spices, Inc. is recalling 1,570 jars of Spicely Organics Organic Tarragon due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to 21 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

Organic Spices, Inc. is recalling 1,570 jars of Spicely Organics Organic Tarragon 0.4oz. (11g) because of potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled product has the UPC code 8 26998 04106 7, Lot Number OTW100134, and a best if used by date of 12/31/2020.

The product was distributed to consumers in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. There was no foreign distribution.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Spicely Organics Organic Tarragon 0.4oz. (11g) UPC codes: 8 26998 04106 7
Affected units
1,570

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: OTW100134 Best if used by: 12/31/2020

Distribution

Same manufacturer · Organic Spices, Inc

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