The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1543-2022·Announced 2022-08-17

Organic Amaranth Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Smirks Ltd is recalling Organic Amaranth due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed across multiple states.

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: Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen. The recall involves potential contamination without reported illnesses, which meets the rubric criterion for high-risk pathogens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Smirks Ltd is recalling Organic Amaranth, item #4602, packaged in 25 kg bags and supersack totes. The raw grain product is imported from India.

The recall is due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

The affected product was distributed in California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Oregon. The specific lot affected is Lot 2112A1, with an expiration date of June 2023. The total quantity recalled includes 960 units of 25 kg bags and 20 metric ton totes.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Amaranth, item # 4602, packaged in 25kg and supersack totes. Product is raw grain and imported from India. Store in cool, dry, dark place preferably below 15 Celsius.
Manufacturer
Smirks Ltd
Category
Food — Grains
Hazard
  • salmonella

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)

  • Lot 2112A1 Expiration: June 2023

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

  • CA
  • CO
  • IL
  • NY
  • OR

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