The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1028-2016·Announced 2016-04-13

GSN Organic Mediterranean Blend Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

R.J. Van Drunen & Sons is recalling GSN organic Mediterranean Blend because an FDA sample tested positive for Salmonella.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum score of 4, and the presence of a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) with a positive test result aligns with the highest severity criteria for food safety hazards.

Plain-English summary

R.J. Van Drunen & Sons Field Facility is recalling GSN organic Mediterranean Blend packaged in 44 lb. polyethylene liners inside cardboard boxes. The recall was initiated after an FDA sample of the spinach powder component tested positive for Salmonella.

The recalled product was distributed in 220-pound bulk quantities to domestic firms and one firm located in Australia. The specific code for the affected product is 26650000N639.1.

Consumers and businesses should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
GSN organic Mediterranean Blend packaged in 44 lb. polyethylene liner inside of a cardboard box.

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)

  • 26650000N639.1

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by R.J. Van Drunen & Sons Field Facility 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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