The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2391-2017·Announced 2017-07-05

IFF Seasoning Blends Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. is recalling seasoning blends that may contain salmonella. The affected products were distributed in Texas and Canada.

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 is defined as a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a score of 5.

Plain-English summary

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. is recalling specific lots of seasoning blends because they may contain salmonella. The recalled products are 50.00 LBS (22.680 kg) net weight packages manufactured in Carrollton, Texas.

The recall covers 528,250 lbs (US) and 21,700 lbs (OUS) of product distributed in Texas and Canada. Consumers should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed in the official recall notice. If you possess these products, do not consume them and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Seasoning blends IFF Inc. Carrollton 1620 West Crosby Carrollton TX 75006 Net Weight 50.00 LBS 22.680

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)

  • any lot that contains the implicated lot of Jalepeno Powder #7549A

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.