The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2333-2014·Announced 2014-08-27

TJX Companies Recalls Ecoato Sweet Paprika Powder Due to Salmonella Risk

The TJX Companies is recalling approximately 150 units of ecoato Sweet Paprika Powder because of a potential Salmonella contamination risk.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

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.

Plain-English summary

The TJX Companies, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 150 units of ecoato Sweet Paprika Powder. The product is packaged in a 160-gram, light green tin container and is labeled in part as "ecoato Sweet Paprika Powder Product of Spain." The recall was initiated on July 24, 2014, and was classified as Class I by the FDA on August 18, 2014.

The reason for the recall is the potential presence of Salmonella. The affected product is identified by Lot # 8147. The recall was initiated by the firm and was subsequently terminated on October 7, 2014.

The product was distributed in Alabama, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, South Carolina, the District of Columbia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Florida, New Hampshire, Texas, Georgia, New York, Virginia, Illinois, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Puerto Rico. Consumers who have this product should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Product is in a 160 gram, light green tin container, labeled in part: "ecoato Sweet Paprika Powder Product of Spain"
Affected units
150

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# 8147

Distribution