The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0651-2018·Announced 2018-01-17

Spice Chain Recalls Paprika Due to Consumer Complaints of Beetles

Spice Chain Corporation is recalling Paprika Lowes 12/2.5oz after receiving consumer complaints about beetles found 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 situation that might cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard is the presence of insects (beetles) in the product, which is a quality and contamination issue but does not indicate a high-risk pathogen or severe injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Spice Chain Corporation has initiated a recall of Paprika Lowes 12/2.5oz, Topco. The recall was initiated after the company received several consumer complaints regarding the presence of beetles in retail containers of the product.

The recalled product is identified by the code PK-PW-060-SC-ES-C12/2.5o-LW and Lot # 020120PAPR55LW. The total quantity involved in the recall is 58.13 lbs. 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 number and code listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Paprika Lowes 12/2.5oz, Topco

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)

  • PK-PW-060-SC-ES-C12/2.5o-LW Lot # 020120PAPR55LW

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 →