The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2272-2015·Announced 2015-05-20

Terra Spice Company Recalls Greek Dry Spice Mix for Undeclared Milk

Terra Spice Company is recalling 'the Greek' dry spice mix because the label lists feta cheese but fails to declare milk as an allergen.

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 allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra Spice Company is voluntarily recalling 'the Greek' dry spice mix. The product is sold under various brand names, including Terra Spice Company, New Kitchen Store, Sawyer Home & Garden Center, and SPICE MERCHANTS. It is available in 0.5, 1, 3, or 5 quart jars, 4x6 and 6x10 stand-up pouches, and bulk quantities up to 50 pounds.

The recall was initiated during an FDA inspection conducted on March 24 and 26, 2015. The investigation revealed that the product label lists feta cheese but does not specifically declare milk, a major food allergen. A total of 303.88 pounds of the product was distributed in commerce. The affected product was distributed domestically in Indiana, Michigan, Louisiana, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Georgia, Hawaii, New York, California, Florida, South Carolina, Kentucky, Texas, Oregon, Delaware, Iowa, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts. No foreign or DOD/VA distribution was reported.

Consumers with a milk allergy or sensitivity should avoid using the product. The firm does not place manufacturing codes on the products, so all lots are considered affected. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific dry spice mix and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Terra Spice Company the Greek (dry spice mix),New Kitchen Store the Greek (dry spice mix),Sawyer Home & Garden Center the Greek (dry spice mix),SPICE MERCHANTS the Greek. Sold in 0.5, 1, 3, or 5 qt. jars, 4x6 and 6x10 stand up pouches, and bulk up to 50 lbs

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)

  • All lots-the firm does not place manufactuiring codes on products.

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Greenies LLC d.b.a. Terra Spice Company 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 6 products in this recall →