The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-3045-2015·Announced 2015-09-02

Kroger Black Pepper Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination

Kroger is recalling Black Pepper Coarse Ground because a related product tested positive for Salmonella. The recall covers items produced on the same filling line.

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 is the highest level of recall for products that may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

The Kroger Co is recalling Kroger Black Pepper Coarse Ground, 17.1 oz plastic containers, because 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 filling line between sanitation cycles.

The affected product is identified by UPC 11110 70041 and has a net weight of 17.1 oz. The recall quantity is 1,799 cases of 6 containers each. The 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.

Consumers should check their pantries for this product with a 'Sell by' date of May 18 18PS4 or May 19 18PS4. If found, consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the retailer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Kroger Black Pepper Coarse Ground UPC 11110 70041 NET WT 17.1 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 18 18PS4 & 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 →