The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1610-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Regal Foods Recalls Herbs and Garlic Due to Rodent Contamination

Regal Foods is recalling 660 pounds of herbs and garlic products distributed to GA, MD, PA, and KY after rodent feces were found in oregano samples. Consumers should dispose of affected products marked with code 8400.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall for rodent feces contamination. This represents a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criterion for High (3) severity.

Plain-English summary

Regal Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 660 pounds of various herbs and garlic seasoning products after rodent feces were discovered in oregano samples.

The recalled products were distributed to Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. The affected items are marked with code 8400 and come in multiple sizes: 25-pound, 5-pound, and 2-pound containers.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should not consume them. The products should be disposed of or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
REGAL HERBS & GARLIC 25# 5# 2# various containers.
Manufacturer
Regal Foods, Inc
Category
Food — Dried Herbs and Seasonings
Hazard
  • rodent-feces
  • contamination

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: 8400

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • GA
  • KY
  • MD
  • PA

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