Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-2410-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Live Superfoods |
| Report date | Sep 10, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 23, 2014 |
| Quantity | 125 lbs of carob powder was distributed. |
| Location | Bend, OR, United States |
Official product description
Brown carob powder packed in a plastic heat sealed 16oz. bag, labeled in part "Live Superfoods Carob Powder***NET WT 16 OZ***Live Superfoods Bend, Oregon". UPC code 797734313543 The product also sold in 10 lbs. bags.
Why the product was recalled
Live Superfoods was notified of a recall of organic carob powder by their supplier, Earth Circle Organics, on July 23, 2014. Live Superfoods re-packed organic carob powder for further distribution and is also voluntarily recalling this product due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Distribution information
Product was distributed to AR; AZ; CA; CO; DC; FL; IL; IN; MA; MD; MO; NC; NH; NV; NY; OH; OK; OR; RI; TN; TX; UT; VA; WA. Israel, Norway.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
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