The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2368-2015·Announced 2015-06-10

Frontier Vegetarian Broth Powder Recalled for Salmonella Contamination Risk

Frontier Natural Products Co-op is recalling specific lots of Vegetarian Broth Powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed nationwide, to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Canada, and military channels.

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 agency classification is 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. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Frontier Natural Products Co-op is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Vegetarian Broth Powder No - Chicken Certified Organic. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product is packaged in foil packets (Net 453 g 16 oz) and poly-lined plastic bags inside cardboard boxes (Net 11.3 Kg 25 LB). The responsible name on the package is Frontier, Norway, IA.

The recall covers 18,510 foil packets and 32 boxes. Affected lots include specific use-by dates ranging from January 2016 to July 2017. Consumers should check their packages for the following lot numbers: Foil packets: 4157, 4178, 4197, 4238, 4239, 4267, 4280, 4336, 4353, 5007, 5035, and 5036. Plastic poly-lined bags in cardboard boxes: 4178, 4336, 5007, and 5036.

The product was distributed nationwide, as well as to Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, and there was also military distribution. Consumers who have purchased the affected product should stop using it and contact the company for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Frontier Natural Products Co-Op Vegetarian Broth Powder No - Chicken Certified Organic. The responsible name on the package is Frontier Norway, IA. The product is packaged in the following configurations: (1) Foil packet, Net 453 g 16 oz, UPC 0 89836 02869 3; and (2) Pol
Manufacturer
Frontier Natural Products Co-op
Category
Food — Spices & Seasonings
Hazard

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 (12)

  • Foil packets: lot 4157 use by Jan 2016
  • lot 4178 use by Jan 2016
  • lot 4197 use by Feb 2016
  • lot 4238 use by Mar 2016
  • lot 4239 use by Mar 2016
  • lot 4267 use by Apr 2016
  • lot 4280 use by May 2016
  • lot 4336 use by Jun 2016
  • lot 4353 use by Jul 2016
  • lot 5007 use by Jun 2017
  • lot 5035 use by Jul 2017
  • and lot 5036 use by Jul 2017.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 25 recalled by Frontier Natural Products Co-op 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.

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