CLASS I Food recall · Reported 28 Oct 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report

Organic Meatball Seasoning Formula number: 2509A9KV6 recalled

High Quality Organics is recalling Organic Meatball Seasoning Formula number: 2509A9KV6, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 8 Oct 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot #47830 Best by Date: 9/17/2022

Quantity recalled450 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-0035-2021
FDA event ID: 86582
Recalling firm: High Quality Organics, Reno, NV
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 8 Oct 2020
FDA classified: 21 Oct 2020
Reported: 28 Oct 2020
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Spices

Timeline

8 Oct 2020	Recall initiated by company
21 Oct 2020	Classified by FDA	+13 days
28 Oct 2020	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

Direct customer tested organic parsley upon receipt and received a confirmed positive result for 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

High Quality Organics Organic Meatball Seasoning 50 lbs. Formula number: 2509A9KV6 Item # 200479

Where it was distributed

CO, MN, CA, MO, WA,ME, NY, GA, OH, ID, TX and one customer in Canada

California Colorado Georgia Idaho Maine Minnesota Missouri New York Ohio Texas Washington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Direct customer tested organic parsley upon receipt and received a confirmed positive result for Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Lot #47830 Best by Date: 9/17/2022

Where was it sold?

CO, MN, CA, MO, WA,ME, NY, GA, OH, ID, TX and one customer in 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.

Other products in this recall event

2 other products · FDA event 86582

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Vox Spice, Allegro Coffee Company Organic White Wine recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
28 Oct 2020	CLASS I	Vox Spice, Allegro Coffee Company Organic White Wine recalled	High Quality Organics	Salmonella	11 states
28 Oct 2020	CLASS I	Organic Parsley, Medium, Organic Parsley Fines recalled	High Quality Organics	Salmonella	11 states

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