CLASS I Food recall · Reported 10 Jun 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Organic Ground Oregano recalled by K F K Seasonings
K F K Seasonings is recalling Organic Ground Oregano, distributed in Oregon, Utah. The recall was initiated on 8 May 2020 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-0974-2020
- FDA event ID
- 85640
- Recalling firm
- K F K Seasonings, Portland, OR
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 8 May 2020
- FDA classified
- 1 Jun 2020
- Reported
- 10 Jun 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Undeclared Tree Nuts
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 8 May 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Jun 2020 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 10 Jun 2020 | 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
Undeclared tree nuts and Crustacea.
Product as listed by the FDA
Organic Ground Oregano, Item # 90206. Packaged in 40 lbs. or 50 lbs. cases and sold under brand KFK Seasoning. This product contains Organic Oregano.
Where it was distributed
Distributed in OR and UT.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Undeclared tree nuts and Crustacea.
Which lots are affected?
Label Lot # 121719 (for 50 lbs. case). Label Lot # 010920 (for 50 lbs. case). Label Lot # 020420 (for 40 lbs. case). The KFK's 6-digit lot coding is generally the date the order was submitted and input into KFK's system and may not align with actual production date.
Where was it sold?
Distributed in OR and UT.
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.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 85640| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Chili Powder, Mild, Organic is a blend recalled by K F K SeasoningsChili | K F K Seasonings | Undeclared Tree Nuts | OR, UT | |
| CLASS I | Organic Chipotle Chile Ground recalled by K F K Seasonings | K F K Seasonings | Undeclared Tree Nuts | OR, UT |
More recalls from K F K Seasonings
All 4| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Organic Chipotle Chile Ground recalled by K F K Seasonings | K F K Seasonings | Undeclared Tree Nuts | OR, UT |
| Food | CLASS I | Chili Powder, Mild, Organic is a blend recalled by K F K SeasoningsChili | K F K Seasonings | Undeclared Tree Nuts | OR, UT |
| Food | CLASS I | Cilantro Flakes Organic, sold under private label Azure Farm recalledCilantro Flakes | K F K Seasonings | Salmonella | OR |
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| Food | CLASS I | EC Hot Links Seasoning 45.05# recalled by Adams Extract & Spice | Adams Extract & Spice | Undeclared Sesame | TX |
| Food | CLASS II | Joy Masala Chaash Lassi recalled by Joy Gourmet FoodsJoy Masala | Joy Gourmet Foods | Processing Deviation | NJ, NY, PA |
| Food | CLASS II | Dragonfly Thai Ginger Powder recalled by U.S. TovDragonfly | U.S. Tov | Lead & Heavy Metals | 25 states |