The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1614-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Regal Blackening Season recalled for rodent feces contamination

Regal Foods, Inc. is recalling Regal Blackening Season seasoning due to rodent feces found in oregano samples. The product was distributed to Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky.

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 recall involves confirmed biological contamination (rodent feces) in a food product. Although no illnesses have been reported, rodent contamination in food represents a significant food safety hazard, and the FDA classified this as a Class II recall.

Plain-English summary

Regal Foods, Inc. is recalling Regal Blackening Season 5# seasoning in various containers due to the discovery of rodent feces in samples of oregano used in the product.

The contaminated product was distributed to consumers in Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky. The recalled product is identified by code ORE22183 and consists of 56 lbs of the seasoning in various container sizes.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Do not use this product. Contact the manufacturer or your retailer for instructions on how to return or safely dispose of the recalled seasoning.

The recalled product

Product
REGAL BLACKENING SEASON 5#, various containers.
Manufacturer
Regal Foods, Inc
Category
Food — Seasonings / Spices
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: ORE22183

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • GA
  • KY
  • MD
  • PA

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