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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Aug 13, 2014 (12 years ago)

McCormick Ground Oregano in recall

Recalled by McCormick & Company, Inc. · Hunt Valley, MD, United States

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

Why it was recalled

Retail sample of ground oregano tested positive for Salmonella.

Pathogen: Salmonella

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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

McCormick Ground Oregano in 0.75 oz plastic bottle. UPC NUMBER: 52100003566 (as seen on label: 0-523561-6) MCCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 900356

Quantity: 1032 cases

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.

AUG 21 16H and AUG 22 16 H

Where it was sold

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FDA's distribution note: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV

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
McCormick & Company, Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Aug 13, 2014
In FDA report of
Sep 3, 2014
Terminated
Oct 21, 2016
FDA recall number
F-2397-2014 · event 69044
Official record
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