The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1635-2012·Announced 2012-07-04

Brinkhoff & Monoson Recalls Organic Paprika for Unapproved Colors

Brinkhoff & Monoson is recalling Archer Farms and O Organics organic paprika because the product contains unapproved colors.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard involves unapproved colors, which is a regulatory and labeling issue rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

Brinkhoff & Monoson Inc is voluntarily recalling specific lots of organic paprika. The affected products are Archer Farms organic Paprika in 1.0-oz glass bottles and O Organics organic Paprika in 1.6-oz glass bottles. The recall is due to the presence of unapproved colors in the product.

The recalled Archer Farms product is distributed by Target Corporation in Minneapolis, MN, and the O Organics product is distributed by Lucerne Foods, Inc in Pleasanton, CA. The distribution is nationwide. The specific lot numbers are 2761107A for Archer Farms and 2591103A for O Organics.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Paprika packaged under the following labels: (1) Archer Farms organic Paprika, packaged in 1.0-oz rectangle glass bottles, packed in cases-9 glass bottles/case, Distributed by: Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55483; and (2) O Organic organic Paprika, packaged in

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 (2)

  • Archer Farms lot # 2761107A
  • O Organics lot # 2591103A

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.