Frontier Natural Products Co-Op Garlic Powder, Certified Organic, Non-Irradia...
FDA Recall #F-2364-2015 — Class I — March 16, 2015
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-2364-2015 |
| Date Initiated | March 16, 2015 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Frontier Natural Products Co-op |
| Location | Norway, IA |
Product Description
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.
Reason for Recall
Product may be contaminated with 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
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.
Product Quantity
13,512 packets; 17654 bottles; and 148 boxes.
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
(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.
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.