The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2191-2017·Announced 2017-05-17

Givaudan Recalls Chipotle BBQ Seasoning Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Givaudan Flavours Corp is recalling specific lots of SJ Chipotle BBQ seasoning because an ingredient may contain Salmonella. The product was distributed to Illinois, Ohio, and Missouri.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Givaudan Flavours Corp is recalling 401/35.79 bags of SJ Chipotle BBQ seasoning (36.7 lbs) due to a potential Salmonella contamination. The recall involves Item 587550001, specifically Lot #1700393450 (production date 1/3/2017) and Lot #1701894403 (production date 1/25/2017). The product is a spice blend containing salt, spices including mustard and wheat flour, and soy.

During an internal investigation, the firm discovered that an ingredient used in various spices may contain Salmonella. This is a Class II recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The affected product was shipped to Illinois, Ohio, and Missouri. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and production dates. If found, the product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
SJ CHIPOLTE BBQ DB 36.7 lbs INGREDIENTS: SALT, SPICES INCLUDING Mustard***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742

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)

  • Item 587550001

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Givaudan Flavours Corp under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 11 products in this recall →