Regal Italian Seasoning recalled due to rodent feces contamination
Regal Foods, Inc. is recalling 674 lbs of Regal Italian Seasoning because rodent feces was found in oregano samples. The product was distributed in Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 3/5 (High).
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: This recall meets FDA Class II severity criteria with documented evidence of rodent feces contamination in food ingredients. Although no illnesses have been reported to date, rodent feces is a high-risk biological contaminant that poses an immediate health hazard.
Plain-English summary
Regal Foods, Inc. is recalling Regal Italian Seasoning in 3.25 lb plastic bags, Code 10201310. A total of 674 lbs of product is subject to this recall.
The recall was initiated after rodent feces was discovered in samples of oregano. Rodent feces can harbor harmful pathogens and present a potential health risk.
The affected product was distributed to Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky.
The recalled product
- Product
- REGAL ITALIAN SEASONING 3.25#, 3.25 lb Plastic Bag
- Manufacturer
- Regal Foods, Inc
- Category
- Food — Seasonings / Spices
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)
- Code 10201310
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 8 recalled by Regal Foods, Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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