High Quality Organics Recalls Dried Oregano Due to Salmonella Risk
High Quality Organics is recalling dried oregano sold in 25 lb boxes because a customer's test found Salmonella in the product.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.
Plain-English summary
High Quality Organics, Inc. is recalling 3,125 pounds of dried oregano, cut and sifted, organic, and produced in Turkey. The product was sold in 25 lb boxes. The recall was initiated after a customer who received a lot of oregano in October 2012 tested the last box of the shipment and found it positive for Salmonella.
The affected product is identified by Lot OREO-3305638A-CS-102AB. The distribution pattern for this recall includes California, Florida, and New York.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact High Quality Organics, Inc. for further instructions. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which is the most serious type of recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dried Oregano, cut and sifted; Organic; Product of Turkey, sold in 25 lb boxes High Quality Organics, Reno, NV
- Manufacturer
- High Quality Organics, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Spices and Herbs
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,125
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 OREO-3305638A-CS-102AB
Distribution
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