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SevereFDA (Food)·F-2077-2014·Announced 2014-07-09

Olde Thompson Recalls Kirkland Signature Coarse Ground Malabar Black Pepper

Olde Thompson is recalling Kirkland Signature Coarse Ground Malabar Black Pepper due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed nationwide in the US and in Canada.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

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. The presence of Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Olde Thompson, Inc. is recalling Kirkland Signature Coarse Ground Malabar Black Pepper, 12.7 oz plastic jars, because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall involves 103,060 units with UPC 096619164998. The packaging consists of a PET bottle with a Polypropylene lid containing a tinplate insert and a Polypropylene five-hole cap.

The affected product is identified by the following lot numbers: OT 065099, OT 065169, OT 065254, OT 065255, OT 065256, and OT 065284. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States, specifically in Utah, California, Arizona, New Jersey, Maryland, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas, as well as in Canada.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers listed above. If they possess the recalled product, they should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Kirkland Signature Coarse Ground Malabar Pepper, 12.7 oz Plastic Jars, UPC 096619164998. Packaging includes a PET bottle. The lid is made of Polypropylene and contains a tinplate insert and a Polypropylene five-hole cap. The label on the jar is a rectangular label (front and
Affected units
103,060

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 (6)

  • Lot #: OT 065099
  • OT 065169
  • OT 065254
  • OT 065255
  • OT 065256
  • and OT 065284.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 9 states specifically:

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