The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2195-2017·Announced 2017-05-17

Givaudan Recalls Spicy Seasoning Mix Due to Salmonella Risk

Givaudan Flavours Corp is recalling SJ SPICY DB seasoning mix because an ingredient may contain Salmonella. The product was shipped 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 corresponds to a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Givaudan Flavours Corp is recalling 2,087.25 48-lb bags of SJ SPICY DB seasoning mix. The recall was initiated after an internal investigation revealed that an ingredient used in the spices may contain Salmonella.

The affected product is a 48-lb bag of seasoning mix containing spices including mustard and paprika, wheat flour, and soy. The product was distributed to Illinois, Ohio, and Missouri. Specific lot numbers and production dates are listed in the official recall notice.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and production dates listed in the recall. If the product matches the recalled lots, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
SJ SPICY DB Net Wt. 48 LBS INGREDIENTS: Spices including Mustard, Paprika***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 (20)

  • Item 587500001
  • Lot # 1635692887
  • PRODUCTION DATE 12/21/2016
  • Lot # 1635692896
  • PRODUCTION DATE 12/22/2016
  • Lot # 1636293136
  • PRODUCTION DATE 12/27/2016
  • Lot # 1636293159
  • Lot # 1636293160
  • PRODUCTION DATE 12/27/2016L Lot # 1636293161
  • Lot # 1700493471
  • PRODUCTION DATE 1/4/2017
  • Lot # 1700493455
  • Lot # 1700493468
  • Lot # 1700493469
  • Lot # 1700493472
  • Lot # 1700493470
  • Lot # 1702394878
  • PRODUCTION DATE 1/23/2017
  • Lot # 1702394877

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 →