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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Organic Thyme Leaves Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: November 24, 2020
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Summary

High Quality Organics is recalling approximately 2,990 pounds of Organic Thyme Leaves (Whole) because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected thyme was distributed in 30-lb and 500-lb bulk containers to several states including California, Washington, and Florida. Consumers who have purchased this product should not use it and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or dispose of it immediately.

Risk

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if you have the affected product by checking for 'High Quality Organics Organic Thyme Leaves, Whole' in 30 lb. or 500 lb. containers with Lot 48040 and a Best By Date of 2022-10-30.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact High Quality Organics for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: High Quality Organics Organic Thyme Leaves, Whole (30 lbs., 500 lbs.)by HQO (High Quality Organics)
Variants: Whole
Lot Numbers:
48040 (Exp 2022-10-30)

Certified Organic by QAI; Produced at 1201 Moya Boulevard, Reno, Nevada 89506.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86743
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: High Quality Organics
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2,990.25 lbs.
Distributed To: California, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Florida, Wisconsin

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