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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Smirks Organic Amaranth Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: August 10, 2022
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Summary

Smirks Ltd has recalled its Organic Amaranth (item # 4602) because the raw grain has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall affects approximately 960 of the 25 kg bags and 20 metric ton totes that were imported from India. While no illnesses have been reported to date, consumers and businesses should not use or eat this product as it could lead to foodborne illness.

Risk

Salmonella is a pathogen that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms typically include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. No incidents or injuries have been reported so far.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Smirks Organic Amaranth (item # 4602) packaged in 25 kg bags and metric ton supersack totes, marked with lot code 2112A1 and an expiration date of June 2023.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Smirks Ltd 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: Smirks Organic Amaranth
Variants: 25 kg bags, Metric Ton supersack totes
Item Code:
4602
Lot Numbers:
2112A1 (Exp: June 2023)

Product is raw grain imported from India; Store in cool, dry, dark place preferably below 15 Celsius.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 90645
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Smirks Ltd
Manufactured In: India, United States
Units Affected: 960 - 25 kg bags and 20 - Metric Ton totes
Distributed To: California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon

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