1) Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Whole Black Peppercorns, Certified Organi...

FDA Recall #F-1880-2014 — Class I — April 4, 2014

Recall Summary

Recall NumberF-1880-2014
Date InitiatedApril 4, 2014
ClassificationClass I
StatusTerminated
TypeVoluntary: Firm initiated
Product TypeFood

Recalling Firm

FirmFrontier Natural Products Co-op
LocationNorway, IA

Product Description

1) Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Whole Black Peppercorns, Certified Organic, Piper nigrum. Net 11.3 Kg 25 LB. Packaged in corrugated cardboard boxes. Firm name on the label is Frontier in Norway, IA. UPC 0-89836-82603-9.; 2) Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Whole Black Peppercorns, Certified Organic, Piper nigrum. Net 453 g 16 OZ. Packaged in foil pouches. Firm name on the label is Frontier in Norway, IA. UPC 0-89836-02603-3; 3) Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Black Peppercorns Whole. Net WT. 2.12 OZ (60 g). Packaged in glass jars. Distributed by Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Norway, IA. UPC 0-89836-18435-1; 4) Simply Organic, black peppercorns. NET WT. 2.65 OZ. (75g). Packaged in glass jars. Distributed by Frontier Natural Products, Norway, IA. UPC 0-89836-18524-2.; 5) Simply Organic, Adjustable Grinder Cap, daily grind. NET WT. 2.65 OZ. (75g). Packaged in glass jars with a grinder cap. Distributed by Frontier Natural Products, Norway, IA. UPC 0-89836-19218-9.; 6) Simply Organic, black peppercorns, poivre noir en grains. NET WT. 2.65 OZ. POID NET 75g. Packaged in glass jars. Manufactured by Frontier Natural Products, Norway, IA. UPC 0-89836-19210-3.; 7) Simply Organic, Adjustable Grinder, Broyeur R¿glable, black peppercorns, poivre noir en grains. NET WT. 2.65 OZ. POID NET 75g. Packaged in glass jars. Manufactured by Frontier Natural Products, Norway, IA. UPC 0-89836-19218-9.; 8) 365, Black Peppercorns, NET WT 1.87 OZ (53g). Packaged in glass jars. Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Austin Texas. UPC 0-99482-44497-6; 9) 365, Black Peppercorns, NET WT 2.12 OZ (60g). Packaged in glass jars. Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Austin Texas. UPC 0-99482-44563-8.; 10) 365, Black Peppercorns, NET WT 8.08 OZ (229g). Packaged in glass jars. Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Austin Texas. UPC 0-99482-44511-9.; 11) 365, Organic Black Peppercorns Grains de Poivre noir biologique, 60g (2.12 OZ). Packaged in glass jars. Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Austin Texas. UPC 0-99482-73914-0; 12) Nature's Place Organic, Black Peppercorns, NET WT. 2.26 OZ (64g). Packaged in glass jars. Distributed by DZA Brands, LLC in Salisbury, NC. UPC 7-25439-95273-6; 13) Meijer Organics, Black Peppercorns, NET WT. 2.26 OZ (64g). Packaged in plastic jars. Item number ME81732. UPC 7-13733-78173-2;

Reason for Recall

Testing of organic whole black peppercorns revealed the presence of Salmonella

Classification

Class I — A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Distribution Pattern

Recalled product was shipped nationwide and to Canada and Indonesia. The firm has no government or military consignees.

Product Quantity

91357 units

Product Codes / Lot Numbers

Lot numbers: 3246, 3226, 3256, 3288, 3232, 3233, 3280, 3246, 3287, 3260, 3267, 3247, 3221, 3262, 3294, and 3261;

What Should You Do?

Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.

Salmonella symptoms typically begin 6 hours to 6 days after consuming contaminated food and include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, and vomiting. Most people recover within 4 to 7 days without medical treatment. However, Salmonella can spread from the intestines to the bloodstream, and from there to other parts of the body. Young children under 5, adults over 65, and people with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable. Seek medical attention immediately if you have severe diarrhea (more than 3 loose stools in 24 hours), a fever above 102°F, bloody stool, or signs of dehydration.

Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.

The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.