Saturday, March 13, 2010
URGENT RECALL FROM UNFI
Urgent Recall
March 9, 2010
Dear Valued Customer:
We are requesting that you immediately cease distribution of the product listed below containing non-organic black pepper. Based on our records, you purchased the items below sometime between 10/26/09 and 3/4/10.
This recall is for products containing non-organic black pepper supplied by Mincing Overseas Spice Company of Dayton, New Jersey because the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Though the source of the contamination is still unclear, we have made the decision to recall out of an abundance of caution because of possible contamination. To date, no illnesses have been associated with these Frontier products. For updated information, go to the CDC or FDA websites.
"Consumption of products containing Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms) endocarditic and arthritis."
We are currently working to get these products back in stock with an alternative pepper supply and will inform you as soon as we have more information.
Again, we thank you for your understanding and continued support of Frontier.
Items Listed Below
Item # Description Lot # (s)
31236 Muchi Curry powder 0004, 9350
11830 Curry powder 0007, 0029, 9350, 9351
12210 Pepper black coarse grind 9327, 9357
31134 Peppercorns black whole L/M 9299, 9306, 9357
43954 Curry powder 9352, 0042
18381 Pepper black coarse grind 9339
33634 Pepper fine grind 0020
33572 Herbs of Italy 9355
33666 Salad Sprinkle 0005
31214 Garlic N Herb blend 0005, 9351
95572 Oriental Seasoning blend 9356, 9363, 0061
73682 Pepper Black Fine Ground 0008
28592 Thai Seasoning Blend 0015
28598 Veggie Pepper Blend 0034, 9352
31214 Garlic N Herb 0035, 9363, 9344, 9334, 9324
If you have any of the affected product, please contact UNFI claims at 800-451-4520 extension 42515.
Thank You,
Bridget Cabrera
Customer Service Rep.
UNFI Iowa City, IA
1(800)323-2131 EXT 21126
Fax 319-358-9865/319-337-4592
March 9, 2010
Dear Valued Customer:
We are requesting that you immediately cease distribution of the product listed below containing non-organic black pepper. Based on our records, you purchased the items below sometime between 10/26/09 and 3/4/10.
This recall is for products containing non-organic black pepper supplied by Mincing Overseas Spice Company of Dayton, New Jersey because the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Though the source of the contamination is still unclear, we have made the decision to recall out of an abundance of caution because of possible contamination. To date, no illnesses have been associated with these Frontier products. For updated information, go to the CDC or FDA websites.
"Consumption of products containing Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms) endocarditic and arthritis."
We are currently working to get these products back in stock with an alternative pepper supply and will inform you as soon as we have more information.
Again, we thank you for your understanding and continued support of Frontier.
Items Listed Below
Item # Description Lot # (s)
31236 Muchi Curry powder 0004, 9350
11830 Curry powder 0007, 0029, 9350, 9351
12210 Pepper black coarse grind 9327, 9357
31134 Peppercorns black whole L/M 9299, 9306, 9357
43954 Curry powder 9352, 0042
18381 Pepper black coarse grind 9339
33634 Pepper fine grind 0020
33572 Herbs of Italy 9355
33666 Salad Sprinkle 0005
31214 Garlic N Herb blend 0005, 9351
95572 Oriental Seasoning blend 9356, 9363, 0061
73682 Pepper Black Fine Ground 0008
28592 Thai Seasoning Blend 0015
28598 Veggie Pepper Blend 0034, 9352
31214 Garlic N Herb 0035, 9363, 9344, 9334, 9324
If you have any of the affected product, please contact UNFI claims at 800-451-4520 extension 42515.
Thank You,
Bridget Cabrera
Customer Service Rep.
UNFI Iowa City, IA
1(800)323-2131 EXT 21126
Fax 319-358-9865/319-337-4592
// posted by Cathy Van Maren @ 3:30 PM 
