The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2402-2014·Announced 2014-09-03

Honey Heaven Wholesale Recalls Organic Raw Carob Powder for Salmonella Risk

Honey Heaven Wholesale is recalling Organic Raw Carob Powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to processors and retail outlets in Oregon, Washington, and California.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Honey Heaven Wholesale, Inc. is recalling Organic Raw Carob Powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated after the supplier notified Hummingbird Wholesale of the voluntary recall. The product is available in 20-pound supplier cases and re-packaged 5-pound plastic bags.

The affected 5-pound bags are labeled with the text "OG RAW CAROB POWDER*** C110-5# Lot: *** 5 lbs***Distributed by Hummingbird Wholesale Eugene, OR 97401 Certified Organic by Oregon Dept. of Agriculture***" and feature specific lot numbers: 14142, 14156, 14177, and 14189. The 20-pound supplier cases are labeled "***Sunfood SUPERFOODS RAW ORGANIC CAROB POWDER***NET WT. 9 kg (19.8lb)***Distributed by Sunfood 1830 Gillespie Way, Suite 101 El Cajon, CA 92020 USA***" with lot numbers 140509 and 140609 and expiration dates of 6/5/2015 or 11/2015. The product carries UPC code 803813-04429 8.

The product was distributed to processors and retail outlets in Oregon, Washington, and California. The source text does not specify the total number of units recalled or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product. Consumers should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed above.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Raw Carob Powder is shipped in original twenty pound case from supplier or re-packaged and sold in five pound plastic bags. Five pound bags are labeled in part "OG RAW CAROB POWDER*** C110-5# Lot: *** 5 lbs***Distributed by Hummingbird Wholesale Eugene, OR 97401 Certifie

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 (5)

  • 5lb bags coded with lot #: 14142
  • 14156
  • 14177
  • and 14189. 20lb case coded lot # 140509 and 140609
  • Exp Date 6/5/2015 or 11/2015.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: