The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1628-2014·Announced 2014-03-19

Elite Spice Recalls Jalapeno Ground 40 Due to Salmonella Risk

Elite Spice Inc. is recalling 800 lbs of Jalapeno Ground 40 due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to nine states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 per the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Elite Spice Inc. is voluntarily recalling 800 lbs of Jalapeno Ground 40, Elite Spice Code #JP9520, in 50 lb poly-lined cartons. The recall is being conducted because the bulk spice, intended for further manufacturing, may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product is identified by Lot 1-227954. The cartons are labeled with the manufacturer's address: Elite Spice Inc., 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794.

The product was distributed to Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Jalapeno Ground 40, Elite Spice Code #JP9520, 50 lb poly-lined cartons labeled in part ***Elite Spice Inc. 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794***
Manufacturer
Elite Spice Inc.

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 1-227954

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Elite Spice 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.

See all 6 products in this recall →