The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2329-2015·Announced 2015-06-03

Regency Group Recalls Ground Oregano Due to Gluten Contamination

The Regency Group is recalling 552.50 lbs of Mediterranean ground oregano because it is contaminated with gluten, a wheat 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/contamination with a common allergen (gluten/wheat), which meets the criteria for a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The Regency Group, Inc. is recalling 552.50 lbs of Mediterranean ground oregano, stock code 03355. The product is packaged in various container sizes, including 0.2 lb., .75 lb., 0.8 lb., 1 lb., 4 lbs., 10 lbs., 15 lbs., 25 lbs., and 50 lbs. The specific lot number is 03355-140121, and the UPC for the 50 lbs. container is 0 23605 03355 6.

The recall is being issued because the oregano is contaminated with gluten, which is a wheat allergen. This contamination poses a risk to individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

The affected product was distributed in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and stop using the product if it matches the recall details.

The recalled product

Product
Oregano, Mediterranean ground, stock code 03355, packaged in 0.2 lb., .75 lb., 0.8 lb., 1 lb., 4 lbs., 10 lbs., 15 lbs., 25 lbs., or 50 lbs. container. The UPC for 50 lbs. container is 0 23605 03355 6.

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)

  • Lot 03355-140121

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Regency Group, Inc., The 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 →