Penzey's recall

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May 28, 2004

 

As you may have already heard, this week we have issued a

voluntary recall on our ? cup jars of Hungarian Half-Sharp

Paprika. After a routine Florida Department of Agriculture

inspection it was discovered that some 2.5 oz jars of the

Hungarian Half-Sharp Paprika registered positive for

Salmonella. No illnesses have been reported to date and this

recall affects only the Half-Sharp Paprika purchased since

August of 2003. To be extra cautious we have voluntarily

recalled all package sizes of the Hungarian Half-Sharp Paprika

including 1.25 oz jars, 2.5 oz jars, 4-ounce bags, 8-ounce bags

and 1 pound bags. The packages in question are marked with the

codes 47656, 47614, 47685, 47643, and 47630 just below the bar

code. This recall does not affect any of our other spices or

seasonings.

 

If you have purchased our Hungarian Half-Sharp Paprika between

August 2003 and May 2004, please dispose of your current

package and call us at 1-800-741-7787 so we can arrange for

replacement, refund, or credit to your account as well as

answer any questions you may have.

 

Update--June 10, 2004

 

2.5 oz. jars of Hungarian Sweet Paprika have been added this

recall. Subsequent testing of different lots of sweet paprika

turned up one jar of Hungarian Sweet Paprika testing positive

for salmonella. All other tests have come out negative. The

paprika in question was sent via mail order between February 4,

2004 and April 5, 2004 and was available in our stores

beginning February 1, 2004. Again, please contact us at

1-800-741-7787 for refund or replacement.