Kroger recalls 4 spices over salmonella concerns

Kroger is recalling four of its own brand named spices over salmonella concerns.

A sample of Kroger Garlic Powder from a store in North Augusta, South Carolina was tested by the FDA and found to be contaminated with Salmonella. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with these products. Out of an abundance of caution, the company has recalled all four seasonings produced on the same equipment in the same facility.

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Kroger Ground Cinnamon

1111070034

Sell by: May 19 18PS4

18.3 oz

Kroger Garlic Powder

1111070039

Sell by: May 18 17PS4

24.7 oz

Kroger Coarse Ground
Black Pepper

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Sell by: May 18 18PS4

Sell by: May 19 18PS4

17.1 oz

Kroger Bac'n Buds

1111070025

Sell by: May 20 18PS4

12.0 oz

What to do:

Customers can return the spices for a full refund or replacement. Call Kroger at 800-576-4377 with questions.

What is salmonella?

According to the Centers for Disease Control, it cases one million illnesses in the United States, with 19,000 hospitalizations and 380 deaths . Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without treatment. However, in some persons, the diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized.

Stores that sold the recalled products:

Stores under the following names in the 31 states where Kroger operates are included in this recall: Kroger, Ralphs, Food 4 Less, Foods Co., Fred Meyer, Fry's, King Soopers, City Market, Smith's, Dillons, Baker's, Gerbes, Jay C, Ruler Foods, Pay Less, Owen's, and Scott's.