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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Something South African Pepper Collection Gift Sets Recalled for Mold

Agency Publication Date: January 13, 2023
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Summary

Something South African, LLC is recalling approximately 4,200 units of the Pepper Collection 8 Tube Gift Set because they may contain mold (Aspergillus brasiliensis) and Ochratoxin A. The gift set features eight different dried pepper varieties in glass tubes, including Sarawak White, Lemon Pepper, and Chinese Szechuan, packaged together in a printed paperboard sleeve with a viewing window. These products were distributed to retailers nationwide.

Risk

The peppers were found to be contaminated with mold and Ochratoxin A, a toxic byproduct of mold that can pose health risks if consumed. While no injuries or illnesses have been reported to date, the presence of these substances makes the product unsafe for consumption.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves the Pepper Collection 8 Tube Gift Set (Net wt. 4.87 oz / 138 g) containing an assortment of dried peppers in eight glass tubes.
  2. Identify affected products by checking for UPC 6009686793712 and a 'Best before end' (BBE) date of JUN/2024 with Batch code 494951-T or Lot 494951.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Something South African, LLC at info@somethingsouthafrican.net for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

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: Pepper Collection 8 Tube Gift Set (4.87 oz / 138 g)
Variants: 8 Tube Assortment, Sarawak White, Lemon Pepper, Chinese Szechuan, Malaysian Long, Rainbow Blend, Indian Green, Brazilian Pink, Vietnamese Black
UPC Codes:
6009686793712
Lot Numbers:
494951-T (BBE JUN/2024)
494951 (BBE JUN/2024)
GTIN:
6009686793712

Packed in South Africa. Includes glass tubes visible through a paperboard sleeve window.

Product Images

Malaysian Long

Malaysian Long

Best before end: BBE: JUN/2024; Batch: 494951-T

Best before end: BBE: JUN/2024; Batch: 494951-T

Image 1 - Pepper Collection, NET WT. 4.87 oz/138g

Image 1 - Pepper Collection, NET WT. 4.87 oz/138g

Back Label, Nutrition Facts

Back Label, Nutrition Facts

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 91329
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Something South African LLC
Sold By: retailers nationwide
Manufactured In: South Africa, United States
Units Affected: 4200 units
Distributed To: Nationwide

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