Kroger Recalls Several Spices Found Tainted With Salmonella
DETROIT (CBS Detroit) - Kroger is recalling a variety of spices after samples tested positive for Salmonella contamination.
The grocery chain announced Tuesday it is recalling Kroger Ground Cinnamon, Kroger Garlic Powder, Kroger Coarse Ground Black Pepper and Kroger Bac'n Buds sold in its retail stores in 31 states across the country — including Michigan.
A sample of Kroger Garlic Powder from a store in South Carolina was tested by the FDA and found to be contaminated with Salmonella. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the products, the company said.
Along with Kroger stores, the recalled spices were also sold at Ralphs, Food 4 Less, Foods Co., Fred Meyer, Fry's, King Soopers, City Market, Smith's, Dillons, Baker's, Gerbes, Jay C, Ruler Foods, Pay Less, Owen's, and Scott's.
Producsts with the following UPC codes/sell-by dates/sizes are included:
Kroger Ground Cinnamon
1111070034
Sell by: May 19 18PS4
18.3 oz
Kroger Garlic Powder
1111070039
Sell by: May 18 17PS4
24.7 oz
Kroger Coarse Ground
Black Pepper
1111070041
Sell by: May 18 18PS4 and May 19 18PS4
17.1 oz
Kroger Bac'n Buds
1111070025
Sell by: May 20 18PS4
12.0 oz
The affected items have been pulled from shelves.
Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in more severe illnesses.
Customers who have purchased the above products should not consume them and should return them to a store for a full refund or replacement. Those will questions may contact Kroger at 1-800-KROGERS.
