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Badia Spices Recalls Ground Oregano
(Oregano Molido)
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Badia Spices, Inc.
305-629-8000
For Immediate Release
Badia Spices Recalls Ground Oregano (Oregano Molido)
Miami, Florida - January 25, 2002 -- Badia Spices of Florida announced today
that it is voluntarily recalling its Badia brand Ground Oregano (Oregano Molido)
Upc #33844 00010, a 2 oz. bottle bearing Lot #092601 and an expiration date
of 10/2006, distributed to retail stores in Florida; and New York. This recall
is being effected on account of a possible salmonella contamination.
A sampling from the Department of Agriculture was found to be positive for
salmonella.
Salmonella can cause serious illness and sometimes-fatal infections in young
children, frail or elderly people and other 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
eneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. Consumers are urged to check their kitchens
for this product, and to discard it or return it to the place of purchase for
a full refund or exchange.
When Ground Oregano (Oregano Powder) is used in preparing foods cooked at 165
degrees Fahrenheit or higher, the risk of food borne illness due to Salmonella
is significantly reduced. Nevertheless, the company understands that some customers
may not cook this product at such temperatures and wishes to notify the public
accordingly.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Consumers with questions or concerns are to contact Badia Spices, Inc. at 305-629-8000
or info@badia-spices.com.
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