Avocado Leaves (Hoja De Aguacate) recall
Recalled by Santa Maura Spice & Garlic Co, Inc. · Los Angeles, CA, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Santa Maura Spice & Garlic is recalling avocado leaves (hoja de aguacate) because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Pathogen: Salmonella
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What was recalled
Avocado Leaves (Hoja De Aguacate), Net Wt. 10lbs
Quantity: 80 lbs.
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
Lot No. SM100915
Where it was sold
FDA's distribution note: US
Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- Santa Maura Spice & Garlic Co, Inc.
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Oct 22, 2015
- In FDA report of
- Dec 23, 2015
- Terminated
- Apr 12, 2016
- FDA recall number
- F-0333-2016 · event 72706
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search