The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0618-2019·Announced 2018-11-21

AMI Newco Recalls Organic Green Whole Cardamom Pods Due to Salmonella

AMI Newco is recalling organic green whole cardamom pods from Guatemala due to a Salmonella finding. The product was distributed in California and Nevada.

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 source text explicitly states that Salmonella was found in the product. According to the severity rubric, the presence of high-risk pathogens like Salmonella, particularly when confirmed in the product, warrants a Critical severity score (5).

Plain-English summary

AMI Newco is recalling organic green whole cardamom pods, packaged in 55.12-pound bags and produced in Guatemala. The recall was initiated after an immediate customer notified the company that Salmonella was found in the product.

The recalled product is identified by Lot # CARPODCD-2017-12-NF and has a best-by date of December 2020. A total of 248,2018 pounds of the product were involved in the recall. Distribution was limited to California and Nevada.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact AMI Newco for further instructions or a refund. The recall is being conducted to prevent potential health risks associated with Salmonella contamination.

The recalled product

Product
Organic green whole cardamom pods; 55.12 Pound bags; Product of Guatemala
Manufacturer
AMI Newco
Category
Food — Spices
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 # CARPODCD-2017-12-NF Best by December 2020

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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