The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1149-2024·Announced 2024-04-24

Windsor Black Peppercorns Mislabeled; Contains Pink Himalayan Salt Instead

Windsor Black Peppercorns are mislabeled. Products labeled as black peppercorn actually contain Pink Himalayan salt. Affected lot code ZX23060001, distributed in Canada.

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: This is an FDA Class III recall involving a labeling error with no indicated health incidents. Labeling errors without reported illnesses or injuries are classified as Moderate under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Windsor Black Peppercorns (34g grinder, UPC 0 66010 08200 9) manufactured by Morton Salt Inc. are subject to a recall due to label mix-up. The product is labeled as black peppercorn but actually contains Pink Himalayan salt.

The affected lot code is ZX23060001. A total of 1,423 cases have been distributed in Canada.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should discontinue use, as the label does not accurately reflect the actual contents.

The recalled product

Product
Windsor Black Peppercorns, 34g grinder, UPC 0 66010 08200 9, 6 units per wholesale case
Manufacturer
MORTON SALT INC
Category
Food — Spices and Seasonings
Hazard
  • label-mix-up
  • wrong-product

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 (2)

  • lot code
  • ZX23060001

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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