Z Natural Foods of West Palm Beach, Fla. is recalling 55 lbs of Lightly Roasted Organic Carob Powder for potential Salmonella contamination. No illnesses had been reported at the time of the recall but consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it as it could cause serious, sometimes fatal infections.
Young children, frail or elderly people, pregnant women and others with weakened immune systems are most at risk for food poisoning. Symptoms of Salmonella poisoning include fever, diarrhea that is sometimes bloody and abdominal cramps. In some cases, the bacteria can get into the bloodstream producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.
The recalled product, Lightly Roasted Organic Carob Powder, was available only through web sales at www.ZNaturalFoods.com. It was not available in retail stores.
The recalled product was sold in a 1 lb and 5 lb standup resealable foil pouches either bronze (1 lb) or silver in color (5 lb) and marked with Lot # ZNCARB39513 and a Best By Date of 12/5/2016 at the bottom of the label.
The problem was discovered when a customer of a different company with the same ingredient supplier received a positive test for Salmonella. Sampling conducted by the manufacturer did not indicate the presence of Salmonella, but the recall was issued out of an abundance of caution. No other Z Natural Foods products are affected.
