Frontier Natural Products Co-Op Garlic Powder recall

Recalled by Frontier Natural Products Co-op · Norway, IA, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is the most common cause of food recalls for bacteria, often in eggs, produce, nuts and spices.

The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

Frontier Natural Products Co-Op Garlic Powder, Certified Organic, Non-Irradiated with responsible firm name Frontier Norway, IA packaged in the following configurations: (1) Foil packet labeled Powdered Garlic Allium sativum, Net 453 g 16 oz. UPC code 0 89836 00352 2; (2) Glass bottle with green plastic cap labeled Garlic Powder, Net Wt. 2.33 oz (66 g) UPC code 0 89836 18351 4; and (3) Poly-lined plastic bag inside of a cardboard box labeled Powdered Garlic Allium sativum, Net 11.3 Kg 25 LB UPC code 0 89836 80352 8.

Quantity: 13,512 packets; 17654 bottles; and 148 boxes.

Food: Spices & seasonings

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.

(1) Powdered Garlic: lots 4156 and 4171 use by Jun 2017; lot 4238 use by Aug 2017; lot 4297 use by Oct 2017; lot 4325 use by Nov 2017; lot 4342 use by Dec 2017; lots 5033 and 5041 use by Feb 2018; (2) Garlic powder: lot 4183 use by Jul 2017; lot 4224 use by Aug 2017; lot 4268 use by Sep 2017; lot 4315 use by Nov 2017; lot 4349 use by Dec 2017; and lot 5023 use by Jan 2017; and (3) Bulk Powdered Garlic: lot 4171 use by Jun 2017; lot 4238 use by Aug 2017; lot 4297 use by Oct 2017; lot 4325 use by Nov 2017; lot 4342 use by Dec 2017; and lot 5033 use by Feb 2017.

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

Puerto Rico

FDA's distribution note: Product was distributed nationwide, as well as to Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands. Foreign distribution was made to Canada. There was also military distribution.

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: Frontier Natural Products Co-op
Initiated by: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated: Mar 16, 2015
In FDA report of: Jun 10, 2015
Terminated: Mar 30, 2017
FDA recall number: F-2364-2015 · event 70726
Official record: FDA enforcement report search