The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1527-2016·Announced 2016-06-22

Spice Chain Recalls Rose Red Organic Ginger Products Due to Salmonella

Spice Chain is recalling Rose Red Organic Ginger products after a positive Salmonella test. The recall covers 5,240 pounds distributed in New Jersey and South Carolina.

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 severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Spice Chain is voluntarily recalling 5,240 pounds of Rose Red Organic Ginger Steam Filter Bag and Organic Ground Ginger Steam. The products are packaged in poly-lined corrugated cartons in 40 lb cases. The recall was initiated after a positive result for Salmonella was discovered in the ginger products.

The affected products include Rose Red Filterbag Ginger (Code GN-FB-146-SO-IN-X40) and Organic Ground Ginger Steam (Code GN-GD-000-SO-IN-X40), both with Lot #MV23741-01. The distribution dates for these products range from 3/21/2016 to 3/23/2016. The products were distributed in New Jersey and South Carolina.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and codes listed above. If found, consumers should discard the products or return them to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Rose Red Organic Ginger Steam Filter Bag & Organic Ground Ginger Steam packaged in a poly-lined corrugated carton; 40 lb case bulk pack 40 lbs
Manufacturer
Spice Chain

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 (3)

  • GN-FB-146-SO-IN-X40
  • Lot #MV23741-01 and GN-GD-000-SO-IN-X40
  • Lot #MV23741-01 Distribution dates 321/2016-3/23/2016

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: