The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0647-2018·Announced 2018-01-17

Spice Chain Recalls Paprika Due to Consumer Complaints of Beetles

Spice Chain Corporation is recalling Paprika PAPA 12/5oz after receiving consumer complaints about finding beetles in retail containers.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is the presence of beetles (foreign material) in a spice product, which is a quality issue rather than a high-risk pathogen or allergen mislabeling.

Plain-English summary

Spice Chain Corporation has initiated a product recall of Paprika PAPA 12/5oz, International Bazaar. The recall was initiated after the company received several consumer complaints regarding the presence of beetles in retail containers.

The affected product is Paprika PAPA 12/5oz, International Bazaar, manufactured by Spice Chain Corporation. The total quantity involved in the recall is 8148.75 lbs. The source text indicates that all product sold by Spice Chain was shipped within the United States.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers listed in the official recall notice. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Paprika PAPA 12/5oz, International Bazaar

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Spice Chain Corporation 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.

See all 9 products in this recall →