Culinary Collective recalls ZOCALO AJI LIMO DRIED CHILI PODS- ORGANIC: contamination
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Recall at a glance
- Recalling company
- Culinary Collective
- Location
- Lynnwood, WA
- Reported by FDA
- January 26, 2022
- Recall started
- December 13, 2021
- Risk class
- Class II
- Status (latest data we have)
- Terminated
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Category
- Fresh produce
- Reason type
- Other contamination
Is my product affected?
Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.
- ZOCALO AJI LIMO DRIED CHILI PODS- ORGANIC, Dried Aji Peppers for consumer consumption. Product is vacuum sealed in plastic bag. Net weight per bag 1.25 oz (35 g), 6 bags per case. Product of Peru. UPC 8 32924 00879 0. The product label is read in parts: "***ZOCALO gourmet *** ORGANIC AJI LIMO ***The Aji limo chili is a spicy yet sweet traditional Peruvian ingredient often used a based with sautee onions, garlic and herbs ***PRODUCT OF PERU *** Produced by: AgroExport Topara SAC, Chincha, Peru ***Culinary Collective Company Lynnwood, WA.
Quantity: 70 cases (6 bags per case)
Codes: Product ZHR 252, Lot # 1-OALWDP-YU with best by date of March 2024.
Where it was distributed
Distributed in CA, KY, MO,MS, MT, NM, NY, OR, TX, WA and Washington DC.
What to do
If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Culinary Collective recalled 1 product, including ZOCALO AJI LIMO DRIED CHILI PODS- ORGANIC, Dried Aji Peppers for consumer consumption. Product is vacuum sealed in plastic bag. Net weight….
Why was it recalled?
Due to presence of mold on product
What does Class II mean?
FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where was it sold or shipped?
Distributed in CA, KY, MO,MS, MT, NM, NY, OR, TX, WA and Washington DC.
What should I do if I have this product?
Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.
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