Recall Alert: Three McCormick Seasonings Are Off Shelves Due to Salmonella Concerns
If you have any McCormick seasonings lining your kitchen counter, you may want to have a look at the labels. This week, the company announced three of their offerings are being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination.
The flavors are McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning, and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning. The products in question were distributed in June and July 2021. Most states are affected. The products were sold through Kroger, Walmart, Target, and other retailers.
The specific UPC product codes and sell-by dates of the affected products are:
McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning 1.31 oz Bottle
UPC Number: 052100049731
McCormick Item Number: 901582629
Affected Date Codes: Best by May 26 24 K, Best by May 24 K, Best by June 04 24 K, Best by June 05 24 K
McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning 2.25 oz Bottle
UPC Number: 052100038254
McCormick Item Number: 901455463
Affected Date Codes: Best by June 30 24 H, Best by July 01 24 H
McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning 1.75 lbs. Bottle
UPC Number: 52100325743
McCormick Item Number: 932574
Affected Date Codes: Best by June 12 24 H
Frank's RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning 153g Bottle
UPC Number: 066200021047
McCormick Item Number: 901543520
Affected Date Codes: BB / MA 2022 Sep 06
The voluntary recall comes after routine testing by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found traces of the bacteria, which can cause moderate to serious digestive illness, though no cases related to the products have been reported. If your label is worn or you're otherwise unsure whether your product has been affected, it's best to discard them.
If consumers affected by the recall would like a refund, they can contact McCormick at 1-800-635-2867.
[h/t CBS News]