The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0734-2013·Announced 2012-12-05

Ground Hot Pepper Chillies Recalled for Salmonella Contamination Risk

Ernimich, Inc. is recalling 36 cases of Ground Hot Pepper Chillies due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ernimich, Inc. (dba Nina International, Inc.) is recalling 36 cases of Ground Hot Pepper Chillies, 5 oz. plastic jars, due to the potential for contamination with Salmonella. The product is labeled as imported and distributed by Nina International Inc. in Hyattsville, MD, and is a product of Ghana.

The recalled product was sold in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. The specific UPC code for the product is 745851004004.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Ground Hot Pepper Chillies, 5 oz. plastic jars, 24 jars/case; jars labeled in part ***Imported and distributed by Nina International Inc., P.O. Box 2176, Hyattsville, MD 20784***Product of Ghana***
Manufacturer
Ernimich, Inc. (dba Nina International, Inc.)
Category
Food — Spices
Hazard
Affected units
36

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)

  • UPC 745851004004

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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