The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2334-2014·Announced 2014-08-27

Ciranda Organic Carob Powder Recalled Due to Salmonella Test

Ciranda, Inc. is recalling one lot of Organic Carob Powder Light after a customer reported a positive Salmonella test.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ciranda, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Organic Carob Powder Light. The recall was initiated after the company learned that a customer received a positive test for Salmonella.

The affected product is identified as Product Code 20030, Lot 395-13. The product consists of 55.11 lb (25 kg) bags containing organic carob powder manufactured in Italy. A total of 359 bags were distributed to customers in California, Florida, Georgia, and Iowa.

Consumers who have this specific lot of product should stop using it and contact Ciranda, Inc. for further instructions. The recall is classified as FDA Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Ciranda Organic Carob Powder Light, Product Code 20030. Net Wt. 55.11 lbs / 25 kg. Ingredients: Organic Carob Powder. Manufactured in Italy.
Manufacturer
Ciranda, Inc.

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 395-13

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

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