Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-1879-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Sprout's Farmers Market |
| Report date | Apr 30, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 4, 2014 |
| Quantity | 4,127 units |
| Location | Phoenix, AZ, United States |
Official product description
Sprouts Farmers Market Organic Whole Black Peppercorns, 2.12oz., UPC Code 8-74875-00425-4, Lot Numbers 3287 and 3246. Packaged in glass jars with plastic lid. Product labeling reads in part:"SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET organic Black Peppercorns ***NET WT 2.12 OZ (60g)***Manufactured Exclusively For Sprouts Farmers Market Phoenix, Arizona 85028***www.sprouts.com***SP00056***8 74875 00425 4***".
Why the product was recalled
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. is recalling Organic Whole Black Peppercorns, Lot 3287 after FDA test results revealed the presence of Salmonella and Lot 3246 as precaution because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Distribution information
US only. Spourts Farmers Market stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah.
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Press Release.
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