CLASS I Food recall · Reported 10 Sep 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Organic Carob Powder recalled by River Canyon Retreat

River Canyon Retreat is recalling Organic Carob Powder, distributed in 18 states. The recall was initiated on 22 Jul 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesProduct SKU Lots #;s UPC code CRBP 16 oz.; 3642, 3404, 3221, 3267 894932002283; CRBP 5 lb; 3405, 3262 894932002733; CRBP 20 lb. 3487, 3387, 3292 813313011485; CRBP 55 lb. 201901, 196201, 194801, 188901, 0786 894932002740. All lots expire 6/15/2015.
Quantity recalled10,051 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-1987-2014
FDA event ID
68875
Recalling firm
River Canyon Retreat, Grass Valley, CA
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
22 Jul 2014
FDA classified
2 Sep 2014
Reported
10 Sep 2014
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Press Release
Reason category
Salmonella
Product category
Other

Timeline

22 Jul 2014Recall initiated by company
2 Sep 2014Classified by FDA+42 days
10 Sep 2014Published in enforcement report+8 days

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

Reason for recall

Firm was notified by supplier of recall or Organic Carob Powder that they repacked has been recalled due to Salmonella contamination.

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

Organic Carob Powder; Certified Organic, Product of Italy. Store in Cool, Dark place. Packaged in 16 oz., 5 lb., 20 lb and 55 lb. containers. 16 oz.. - 6 per case; 5 lb. - 6 per case; 20 lb. - 2 per case; 55 lb. - 1 per case. Earth Circle Organics; Grass Valley, CA

Where it was distributed

US and Canada: CA, OR, HI, WA, FL, WI, IN, AZ, NC, IL, MD, KY, NV, CO, VA, NY, MN, NJ.

ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoFloridaHawaiiIllinoisIndianaKentuckyMarylandMinnesotaNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNevadaNew YorkOregonVirginiaWashingtonWisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Firm was notified by supplier of recall or Organic Carob Powder that they repacked has been recalled due to Salmonella contamination.

Which lots are affected?

Product SKU Lots #;s UPC code CRBP 16 oz.; 3642, 3404, 3221, 3267 894932002283; CRBP 5 lb; 3405, 3262 894932002733; CRBP 20 lb. 3487, 3387, 3292 813313011485; CRBP 55 lb. 201901, 196201, 194801, 188901, 0786 894932002740. All lots expire 6/15/2015.

Where was it sold?

US and Canada: CA, OR, HI, WA, FL, WI, IN, AZ, NC, IL, MD, KY, NV, CO, VA, NY, MN, NJ.

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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