Live Superfoods Recalls Organic Carob Powder for Salmonella Risk
Live Superfoods is voluntarily recalling organic carob powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in 24 US states and two foreign countries.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illnesses, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Live Superfoods is voluntarily recalling organic carob powder packed in 16-ounce plastic heat-sealed bags and 10-pound bags. The recall was initiated after the company's supplier, Earth Circle Organics, notified Live Superfoods on July 23, 2014, of a recall of the organic carob powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. Live Superfoods re-packed the powder for further distribution and is now recalling the product to prevent potential health risks.
The affected product is labeled "Live Superfoods Carob Powder" and includes the UPC code 797734313543. Specific lot codes and sell-by dates include 20140097 (sell by 3/1/2016), 20140098 (sell by 3/1/2016, for 10-lb bags), and 20140164 (sell by 6/1/2016). A total of 125 lbs of carob powder was distributed.
The product was distributed to consumers in the following US states: AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, IL, IN, MA, MD, MO, NC, NH, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA. It was also distributed to Israel and Norway. Consumers should check their pantries for this product and stop using it if they have it.
The recalled product
- Product
- Brown carob powder packed in a plastic heat sealed 16oz. bag, labeled in part "Live Superfoods Carob Powder***NET WT 16 OZ***Live Superfoods Bend, Oregon". UPC code 797734313543 The product also sold in 10 lbs. bags.
- Manufacturer
- Live Superfoods
- 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 (3)
- 20140097 sell by 3/1/2016
- 20140098 sell by 3/1/2016 (this is for 10 lbs. bag)
- 20140164 sell by 6/1/2016.
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