CLASS I Food recall · Reported 9 Jul 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Kirkland Signature Coarse Ground Malabar Pepper recalled

Olde Thompson is recalling Kirkland Signature Coarse Ground Malabar Pepper, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 5 Jun 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot #: OT 065099, OT 065169, OT 065254, OT 065255, OT 065256, and OT 065284.

Quantity recalled103,060 units

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-2077-2014
FDA event ID: 68471
Recalling firm: Olde Thompson, Oxnard, CA
Brand: Kirkland Signature
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 5 Jun 2014
FDA classified: 2 Jul 2014
Reported: 9 Jul 2014
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Peppers

Timeline

5 Jun 2014	Recall initiated by company
2 Jul 2014	Classified by FDA	+27 days
9 Jul 2014	Published in enforcement report	+7 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 is recalling Kirkland Signature Coarse Ground Malabar Black Pepper because it 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

Kirkland Signature Coarse Ground Malabar Pepper, 12.7 oz Plastic Jars, UPC 096619164998. Packaging includes a PET bottle. The lid is made of Polypropylene and contains a tinplate insert and a Polypropylene five-hole cap. The label on the jar is a rectangular label (front and back) information is superimposed over an antique map in various shades of brown.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide in US: UT, CA , AZ, NJ, MD, FL, GA, IL, TX Worldwide to: Canada

Nationwide Arizona California Florida Georgia Illinois Maryland New Jersey Texas Utah

Stores named: Costco

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Olde Thompson is recalling Kirkland Signature Coarse Ground Malabar Black Pepper because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Lot #: OT 065099, OT 065169, OT 065254, OT 065255, OT 065256, and OT 065284.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide in US: UT, CA , AZ, NJ, MD, FL, GA, IL, TX Worldwide to: Canada

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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