The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0333-2016·Announced 2015-12-23

Santa Maura Recalls Avocado Leaves Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

Santa Maura Spice & Garlic Co. is recalling 10-pound bags of avocado leaves because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Santa Maura Spice & Garlic Co. is recalling 10-pound bags of Avocado Leaves (Hoja De Aguacate) because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall involves 80 pounds of the product, identified by Lot No. SM100915.

The source text does not specify the geographic distribution of the recalled product or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the contamination. Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of avocado leaves should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Avocado Leaves (Hoja De Aguacate), Net Wt. 10lbs
Manufacturer
Santa Maura Spice & Garlic Co, Inc.
Category
Food — Spices & 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 (1)

  • Lot No. SM100915

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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