Regal Foods recalls Herbs De Provence seasoning for rodent feces contamination
Regal Foods is recalling Regal Herbs De Provence seasoning after rodent feces were 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: Rodent feces contamination in food represents a genuine risk-of-harm product with potential for foodborne illness. Although no illnesses have been reported, the presence of confirmed contamination in an edible product warrants a High severity classification.
Plain-English summary
Regal Foods, Inc. initiated a recall of Regal Herbs De Provence seasoning after rodent feces were discovered in oregano samples. The contamination represents a potential food safety hazard.
The affected product was distributed to retailers in Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky in 2-pound containers. The total quantity involved is 36 pounds, identified by code 8400.
Consumers should not use the recalled product and should discard it. Anyone who consumed the product and experiences symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or other gastrointestinal symptoms should consult a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- REGAL HERBS DE PROVENCE 2# various containers.
- Manufacturer
- Regal Foods, Inc
- Category
- Food — Spices and Seasonings
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
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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