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Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1507-2022·Announced 2022-08-03

Za'atar Seasoning recalled for potential Salmonella in oregano

Fuchs North America is recalling Za'atar Seasoning (lot 252491) because an oregano sub-ingredient tested positive for Salmonella. The product was distributed to one commercial buyer.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall involving Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are never scored below 4.

Plain-English summary

Fuchs North America is recalling Za'atar Seasoning due to potential Salmonella contamination. The oregano used as a sub-ingredient tested positive for Salmonella.

The affected product is 50-pound bags with lot code 252491 (Cust Part GT74862). A total of 700 pounds was produced and distributed as 14 boxes of 50 pounds each.

The recalled seasoning was distributed exclusively to That's How We Roll (a Hain Company) located at 10 Innovation Drive, York, PA 17402.

The recalled product

Product
Za'atar Seasoning, Cust Part # Lot No. 252491, NET WT 50 lbs bag in a box. One bag per box, GT 74862, Lot code: 252491.

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)

  • GT74862 Lot code: 252491

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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