The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0650-2018·Announced 2018-01-17

Spice Chain Recalls Paprika Powder Due to Consumer Beetle Complaints

Spice Chain Corporation is recalling Paprika Powder 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 indicates a situation where use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The presence of beetles is a contamination issue, but no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, fitting the Moderate criteria for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Spice Chain Corporation has initiated a recall of Paprika Powder Shopper's Value 12/2.75oz, SuperValue. The recall was initiated after the company received several consumer complaints regarding the discovery of beetles in retail containers of the product.

The affected product was shipped within the United States. The specific lot number associated with the recall is 070819PAPR55SV.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and stop using the product if it matches the recalled item.

The recalled product

Product
Paprika Powder Shopper's Value 12/2.75oz, SuperValue
Manufacturer
Spice Chain Corporation
Category
Food — Spices
Hazard

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.

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