The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1793-2013·Announced 2013-08-14

Olde Thompson Recalls Organic Oregano Due to Salmonella Risk

Olde Thompson, Inc. is recalling Earth's Pride Organics Organic Oregano due to a Salmonella hazard. The product was distributed to 14 states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).

Plain-English summary

Olde Thompson, Inc. is recalling Earth's Pride Organics Organic Oregano, packaged in 2.2 oz. glass jars with cork closures, due to a Salmonella hazard. The recall affects 11,000 units with lot numbers 060367, 060692, 061252, and 061864. The product is identified by UPC code 400000290942.

The recalled product was distributed to Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia. The product is part of the Earth's Pride Organics Pantry Collection and is distributed by BJWC.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the distributor for further instructions. This recall is classified as FDA Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Earth's Pride Organics: Organic Oregano, 2.2 oz. Packaged at 12 units per case. Packaged in a glass jar with cork closure. Product labeling reads in part:"earth's pride organics PANTRY COLLECTION***ORGANIC OREGANO***NET WT. 2.2 OZ (62.4g)***DISTRIBUTED BY BJWC 25 RESEARCH D
Affected units
11,000

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 (3)

  • UPC code: 400000290942 Lot #: 060367
  • 060692
  • 061252 and 061864

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

Same manufacturer · Olde Thompson, Inc.

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