The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1879-2014·Announced 2014-04-30

Sprouts Recalls Organic Whole Black Peppercorns Due to Salmonella Risk

Sprouts Farmers Market is recalling Organic Whole Black Peppercorns because FDA tests found Salmonella in one lot and another lot poses a contamination risk.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of Salmonella in a food product typically warrants a Critical rating due to the high risk of serious health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. is recalling Organic Whole Black Peppercorns, 2.12oz., UPC Code 8-74875-00425-4. The recall covers Lot 3287 and Lot 3246. The product is packaged in glass jars with plastic lids and was distributed to Sprouts Farmers Market stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.

The recall was initiated after FDA test results revealed the presence of Salmonella in Lot 3287. Lot 3246 is being recalled as a precaution because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. A total of 4,127 units are affected.

Consumers who purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and UPC code. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Sprouts Farmers Market Organic Whole Black Peppercorns, 2.12oz., UPC Code 8-74875-00425-4, Lot Numbers 3287 and 3246. Packaged in glass jars with plastic lid. Product labeling reads in part:"SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET organic Black Peppercorns ***NET WT 2.12 OZ (60g)***Manufact
Affected units
4,127

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)

  • UPC Code 8-74875-00425-4
  • Lot Numbers 3287 and 3246. Expiration 10/2016 (Lot 3287) and 09/2016 (Lot 3246).

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states: