The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-3043-2015·Announced 2015-09-02

Kroger Ground Cinnamon Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk on Filling Line

The Kroger Co is recalling specific lots of Ground Cinnamon because a related product on the same line tested positive for Salmonella.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).

Plain-English summary

The Kroger Co is recalling specific lots of Kroger Ground Cinnamon (UPC 11110 70034, 18.3 oz plastic container) due to a potential Salmonella contamination risk. The recall was initiated after a container of Kroger Garlic Powder tested positive for Salmonella during routine FDA retail sampling. As a precaution, the firm is recalling all items produced on the same filling line between sanitation cycles.

The affected product was distributed to stores in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming. The specific code for the recalled product is Sell by: May 19 18PS4.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and sell-by date listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Kroger Ground Cinnamon UPC 11110 70034 NEW WT. 18.3 oz Plastic container
Manufacturer
The Kroger Co

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)

  • Sell by: May 19 18PS4

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by The Kroger Co 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.

See all 4 products in this recall →