Swanson Organic Carob Powder Recalled for Potential Salmonella Risk
Swanson Health Products is recalling 544 containers of 1 lb Certified Organic Carob Powder due to a potential risk of Salmonella contamination from a raw ingredient.
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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric, as it represents a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Swanson Health Products, Inc. is recalling 544 containers of Swanson 100% Certified Organic Carob Powder, Raw Chocolate Substitute. The product is sold in round 1000 cc High Density Poly-ethylene plastic containers with a net weight of 1 lb (454 grams). The specific lot number is 206401, and the best-by date is 6/15.
The recall is being conducted due to a potential risk of Salmonella contamination originating from a raw ingredient used in the product. The agency has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a serious health hazard.
The affected product was distributed in the United States and internationally. Domestic distribution included states such as Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. International distribution included Australia, Sweden, Canada, Mexico, Korea, and Chile. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific lot and date, and should not consume the product if it matches the recalled description.
The recalled product
- Product
- Swanson 100% Certified Organic, Carob Powder, Raw Chocolate Substitute, Net wt 1 lb (454 grams), in round 1000 cc High Density Poly-ethylene plastic containers, Product of Italy, Distributed by Swanson Health Products, PO Box 2803, Fargo ND 58108 USA, SWF115.
- Manufacturer
- Swanson Health Products, Inc
- Category
- Food — Powdered Food Ingredient
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 544
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 206401 Best By date of 6/15.
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