Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Research & Developement Center

Recall #F-1414-2012 · Initiated 2012-05-17

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What happened

Kerry Ingredients & Flavours is recalling Thai Seasoning (item number 30502993.01) because the ingredients used to make it tested positive for Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. About 550 pounds of this product was distributed to Arkansas, Illinois, and Kansas.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this seasoning could potentially be affected, though people with weakened immune systems, young children, and older adults are at higher risk for serious illness from Salmonella.

What to do

If you have this product, stop using it and do not consume it. Check your kitchen for Thai Seasoning with item number 30502993.01 and discard it or return it to the store where you purchased it. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps within a few days of using this product.

Product

Thai Seasoning, item number 30502993.01 Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours 3330 Millington Road, Beloit, WI 53511 Ingredients: sugar, yeast extract, fructose, garlic powder, salt, maltodextrin, corn starch, modified corn starch, spices, dried red bell pepper, citric acid, vinegar, dextrose, dried red pepper sauce (aged red peppers, vinegar, salt, garlic) sodium deacetate, natural flavor, paprika extract (color), annatto extract (color), and less than 2% silicon dioxide to prevent caking.

Reason for recall

Ingredients used to manufacture seasonings were found to be positive for Salmonella.

Quantity affected

11 bags (550 pounds)

Distribution

AR, IL KS.

Lot / code info

Lot code 0507260205

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone