The FDA seized spices at Lyden Spice Corporation in Florida for being held under insanitary conditions, according to a news release. The U.S. Marshals Service conducted the seizure of the spices and food additive products, which were allegedly exposed to widespread rodent infestation along with live and dead insects. The seizure was completed on October … Read more
Red Monkey Foods is recalling their organic parsley and other herb blends because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. This is part of a recall initiated by High Quality Organics (HQO). A portion of the lot recalled by HQO was supplied to Red Monkey Foods and was repackaged into consumer containers for parsley and … Read more
Sauer Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling The Spice Hunter products for possible Salmonella contamination. After initially certifying that their raw material teated negative for Salmonella, their supplier notified the company of the potential presence of Salmonella in some lots of organic parsley. Those lots were used on two days in production. So the following products … Read more
Did you know that spices can contain pathogenic bacteria and filth? The FDA has published the 2017 Risk Profile of Pathogens and Filth in Spices to “describe the nature and extend of the pubic health risk posed by consumption of spices in the U.S.” The report identifies the most commonly occurring microbial hazards in spices, … Read more
Summit Import Corp. of Jersey City, NJ, is recalling Yu Yee brand Black Pepper Powder for Salmonella. Consumers who have purchased this product should not use it as Salmonella can cause serious sometimes fatal infections. The recall pepper was packed in clear plastic 19.4oz bottles with the lot No. WH76 and distributed to some Asian retail … Read more
Update: The recalled paprika was not distributed to Virginia, as stated in the original FDA recall announcement. This post has been updated to reflect that change. Spiceco of New Jersey is recalling Pride of Szeged Paprika because it may contain peanut allergens. Tests by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture discovered the allergen in a sample … Read more
Miravalle Foods Inc. of El Monte, CA, is recalling achiote molido, also called ground annato spice because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. Consumers who have purchases this product should not eat it as Salmonella can cause serious illness. The recalled product was sold in 0.75 ounce packages at retail stores in California, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, … Read more
Over the years, there have been recalls for pathogens and filth in spices. The USDA recently completed a report about the risk of Salmonella in imported spices. In that report, scientists found that about 14% of spices from Mexico were contaminated. The FDA has now released a draft profile on the risk of contamination in … Read more
When we cook and bake, we are concerned with foods safety. We wash our hands after preparing raw chicken or other meats, wash produce before eating, avoid cross-contamination, and use a food thermometer to check the temperature of meat dishes. But not many people think about spices as a source of foodborne illness. The USDA, … Read more