RECALL: Chili Powder Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of select lots of chili powder produced by Anhing Corporation of Los Angeles, Calif.

Routine sampling by the state of Maryland discovered the product could contain Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacterium known to cause salmonellosis in humans and animals. Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation and urinary tract symptoms. In some cases, they are known to be severe enough to require hospitalization and can cause serious complications or death in young children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.

The product was distributed to retail stores in the US.

The affected product is eight-ounce containers of Caravelle Chili Powder Hot with bar code 080736115551 and the lot codes 560916 or 570115.

No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who purchased this product are asked to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Questions about this recall?Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Anhing Corporation at 1-323-221-8003 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

To view a comprehensive list of food and feed recalls affecting Georgia, visit our Food Safety Division recall website. If this recall expands or additional details become available in the future, the website will provide the most up-to-date information.