Recall: Crushed Chili Powder Brand Could Contain Salmonella

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of select lots of crushed chili powder sold by US Trading Company of Hayward, Calif.

Routine sampling by the US Food and Drug Administration 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 nationwide in retail stores and to food wholesalers.

The affected product is Dragonfly Brand Crushed Chili Powder, sold in 6.3-ounce plastic tubs with a lot code of 359XP.

No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who purchased the product are asked to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Georgia Department of Agriculture inspectors will be checking to make sure the recalled products are removed from sale.

Questions about this recall?

Consumers who purchased this product can contact US Trading Company at 510-781-1818 Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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.