Spice Chain Recalls Paprika Due to Consumer Complaints of Beetles
Spice Chain Corporation is recalling Paprika Hun Budapest 12/5oz after consumers reported 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 remote probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard involves foreign material (beetles) in a spice, which is a low-risk contamination compared to high-risk pathogens or structural defects, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for minor labeling or low-risk contamination issues.
Plain-English summary
Spice Chain Corporation has initiated a recall of Paprika Hun Budapest 12/5oz, World Finer Foods. The recall was initiated after the company received several consumer complaints regarding the presence of beetles in retail containers of the product.
The affected product is identified by the code PK-PW-060-SC-ES-C12/5o-BD and Lot # 062119EMV2375401. The total quantity involved in the recall is 1822.5 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.
The recalled product
- Product
- Paprika Hun Budapest 12/5oz, World Finer Foods
- Manufacturer
- Spice Chain Corporation
- 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)
- PK-PW-060-SC-ES-C12/5o-BD Lot # 062119EMV2375401
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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