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Variety may add flavor to life, but you certainly don’t want Salmonella mixed in. That’s why it’s wise to examine your spice collection today: Three well-known seasoning blends are being voluntarily recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Here’s what you need to know.
Which Spices Are Included in the Recall?
McCormick & Company, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of four of their products. The potential Salmonella contamination was found during a routine FDA inspection, although no illnesses have been linked to this incident so far. The affected products include:
McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning 1.31 oz bottleUPC NUMBER: 052100049731MCCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 901582629AFFECTED DATE CODES: BEST BY MAY 26 24 K, BEST BY MAY 27 24 K, BEST BY JUN 04 24 K, BEST BY JUN 05 24 K
McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning 2.25 oz bottleUPC NUMBER: 052100038254MCCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 901455463AFFECTED DATE CODES: BEST BY JUN 30 24 H, BEST BY JUL 01 24 H
McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning 1.75 lbs. bottleUPC NUMBER: 52100325743MCCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 932574AFFECTED DATE CODES: BEST BY Jun 12 24 H
Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning 153g bottleUPC NUMBER: 066200021047MCCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 901543520AFFECTED DATE CODES: BB / MA 2022 SEP 06
The affected products were distributed across the United States, Bermuda, and Canada from June 20, 2021 to July 21, 2021.
What to Do if You Have Any of the Recalled Spices
McCormick has already notified customers and retailers who sold the affected products and has instructed them to dispose of any recalled items.
If you've bought any of the recalled seasonings, there's no need to return them to the store. Simply discard both the spices and their containers. For a replacement, a full refund, or any questions regarding the recall, consumers can contact McCormick Consumer Affairs at 1-800-635-2867, Monday through Friday, from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm EST.
