CLASS I Food recall · Reported 19 Mar 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Jalapeno Ground 40, Elite Spice recalled

Elite Spice is recalling Jalapeno Ground 40, Elite Spice, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 12 Feb 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot 1-227954

Quantity recalled800 lbs

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-1628-2014
FDA event ID: 67514
Recalling firm: Elite Spice, Jessup, MD
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 12 Feb 2014
FDA classified: 10 Mar 2014
Reported: 19 Mar 2014
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Fish

Timeline

12 Feb 2014	Recall initiated by company
10 Mar 2014	Classified by FDA	+26 days
19 Mar 2014	Published in enforcement report	+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Bulk spice for futher manufacturing may be contaminated with 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

Jalapeno Ground 40, Elite Spice Code #JP9520, 50 lb poly-lined cartons labeled in part ***Elite Spice Inc. 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794***

Where it was distributed

Product was distributed to AL, AR, CO, IN, GA, LA, NY, TX, VA and WI.

Alabama Arkansas Colorado Georgia Indiana Louisiana New York Texas Virginia Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Is Jalapeno Ground 40, Elite Spice recalled?

Yes. Elite Spice recalled Jalapeno Ground 40, Elite Spice on 12 Feb 2014. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1628-2014.

Why was it recalled?

Bulk spice for futher manufacturing may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Lot 1-227954

Where was it sold?

Product was distributed to AL, AR, CO, IN, GA, LA, NY, TX, VA and WI.

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 21 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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