Cumin Sold In FL Recalled Because Of Salmonella Risk

FLORIDA — Cumin sold in 16 states, including Florida, has been recalled because of possible salmonella contamination, the Food & Drug Administration announced.

Michigan-based Lipari Foods voluntarily recalled six-ounce tubs of the spice with the lot code 220914601. The recall occurred after a sample of the cumin collected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services tested positive for salmonella.

Authorities have not said which retailers sold the recalled spice.

The salmonella organism can cause serious and potentially fatal infections in children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. Those infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

In rare circumstances, the infection gets into the bloodstream and produces more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

According to the FDA, there have been no reported illnesses connected to the Lipari product to date.

The products were distributed to retail stores throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Products were distributed as generic product with “Distributed by Lipari Foods” listed on the label. They have a lot code of 220914601, a best buy date of 09/2024 and a UPC code of 094776212620.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. They should return it to the point of purchase. Consumers with questions should call Customer Service at 800-729-3354 between 8:15 am. and 4:30 p.m., EST, Monday through Friday.