Elite Spice Recalls Ole Hot Chorizo Seasoning Due to Salmonella Risk
Elite Spice Inc. is recalling Ole Hot Chorizo Seasoning because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed to nine states.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the presence of Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Elite Spice Inc. is voluntarily recalling Ole Hot Chorizo Seasoning, Elite Spice # 32581A9, in 32 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 1-230758. The cartons are labeled with the Elite Spice Inc. address at 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 return it to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for instructions. Because the product is bulk spice for further manufacturing, it is likely to be used in other food products rather than sold directly to individual consumers.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ole Hot Chorizo Seasoning, Elite Spice # 32581A9, 32 lb poly-lined carton, labeled in part ***Elite Spice Inc. 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794***
- Manufacturer
- Elite Spice Inc.
- Category
- Food — Spices and Seasonings
- Hazard
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 1-230758
Distribution
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.
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