CLASS I Food recall · Reported 19 Nov 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Lightly Roasted Organic Carob Powder recalled by Z Natural Foods
Z Natural Foods is recalling Lightly Roasted Organic Carob Powder, distributed in Florida, Utah. The recall was initiated on 22 Jul 2014 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-0473-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69507
- Recalling firm
- Z Natural Foods, West Palm Beach, FL
- Brand
- Lightly
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 Jul 2014
- FDA classified
- 10 Nov 2014
- Reported
- 19 Nov 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 22 Jul 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Nov 2014 | Classified by FDA | +111 days |
| 19 Nov 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
Possible risk of contamination from 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
Lightly Roasted Organic Carob Powder, 1lb and 5lb bags
Where it was distributed
FL and UT Republic of Korea
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Possible risk of contamination from Salmonella
Which lots are affected?
Lot #ZNCARB39513, Best by: 12/5/2016
Where was it sold?
FL and UT Republic of Korea
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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