CLASS I Food recall · Reported 14 Aug 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Earth's Pride Organics: Organic Oregano Packaged recalled
Olde Thompson is recalling Earth's Pride Organics: Organic Oregano Packaged at, distributed in 15 states. The recall was initiated on 10 Jul 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1793-2013
- FDA event ID
- 65705
- Recalling firm
- Olde Thompson, Oxnard, CA
- Brand
- Earth's Pride
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Jul 2013
- FDA classified
- 8 Aug 2013
- Reported
- 14 Aug 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 10 Jul 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Aug 2013 | Classified by FDA | +29 days |
| 14 Aug 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Olde Thompson Inc. Oxnard, CA is recalling Earths Pride Organics: Organic Oregano packaged in a 2.2 oz. glass jar with cork closure, Lot #: 060367, 060692, 061252 and 061864 due to Salmonella.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Earth's Pride Organics: Organic Oregano, 2.2 oz. Packaged at 12 units per case. Packaged in a glass jar with cork closure. Product labeling reads in part:"earth's pride organics PANTRY COLLECTION***ORGANIC OREGANO***NET WT. 2.2 OZ (62.4g)***DISTRIBUTED BY BJWC 25 RESEARCH DRIVE WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581 1-800-934-1204***".
Where it was distributed
US states: " Connecticut " Delaware " Florida " Georgia " Maine " Maryland " Massachusetts " New Hampshire " New Jersey " New York " North Carolina " Ohio " Pennsylvania " Rhode Island " Virginia
ConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaMassachusettsMarylandMaineNorth CarolinaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkOhioPennsylvaniaRhode IslandVirginia
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Olde Thompson Inc. Oxnard, CA is recalling Earths Pride Organics: Organic Oregano packaged in a 2.2 oz. glass jar with cork closure, Lot #: 060367, 060692, 061252 and 061864 due to Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
UPC code: 400000290942 Lot #: 060367, 060692, 061252 and 061864
Where was it sold?
US states: " Connecticut " Delaware " Florida " Georgia " Maine " Maryland " Massachusetts " New Hampshire " New Jersey " New York " North Carolina " Ohio " Pennsylvania " Rhode Island " Virginia
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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