Kalustyan Corp. is recalling approximately 12,150 pounds of ground cinnamon after a possible Salmonella contamination was discovered. The recall affects 243 bulk boxes, each weighing 50 pounds, which were distributed to facilities in Texas and Illinois as well as internationally to Canada and Costa Rica. Consumers and commercial facilities should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it immediately.
The cinnamon may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
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Packaged in bulk 50 lb. corrugated boxes with inside liner. Recall #: F-0005-2021.
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