Baraka Brand Ground Black Pepper Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
U.B.C. Food Distributors is recalling Baraka brand ground black pepper due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product is packaged in 7oz retail containers with UPC 8 22514 26626 6.
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: FDA Class I classification meets the Critical severity criterion per the rubric. This is the FDA's designation for serious health hazards.
Plain-English summary
U.B.C. Food Distributors Inc. is recalling Baraka brand ground black pepper packaged in 7oz retail containers with UPC 8 22514 26626 6. The Best Before date is January 2026, and approximately 1,070 units are affected.
The product may be contaminated with Salmonella. This recall has been classified as FDA Class I.
The affected pepper was distributed nationwide. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should return the product to the place of purchase or discard it.
The recalled product
- Product
- Baraka brand ground black pepper packaged in 7oz retail containers with UPC 8 22514 26626 6; 10 units per case
- Manufacturer
- U.B.C. Food Distributors INC.
- Category
- Food — Spices
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,070
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)
- Best Before January 2026
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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