CLASS I Food recall · Reported 7 Jan 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Organic Southwest Seasoning recalled by Regency Group, Inc., The

Regency Group, Inc., The is recalling Organic Southwest Seasoning, distributed in Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 1 Dec 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesOrganic Southwest Seasoning: 12785-140925; Organic Southwestern Seasoning: 12835-140925. Use by Date: 9/25/15;

Quantity recalled1100 lbs. of Organic Southwest Seasoning; 250 lbs. of Organic Southwestern Seasoning

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-0759-2015
FDA event ID: 69916
Recalling firm: Regency Group, Inc., The, Portland, OR
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 1 Dec 2014
FDA classified: 30 Dec 2014
Reported: 7 Jan 2015
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: Spices

Timeline

1 Dec 2014	Recall initiated by company
30 Dec 2014	Classified by FDA	+29 days
7 Jan 2015	Published 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

Organic Southwest Seasoning and Organic Southwestern Seasoning are recalled due to potential contamination 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

Organic Southwest Seasoning, Item no. 12785 and Organic Southwestern Seasoning, Item no. 12835, Net Wt. 50 lbs. (22.6 kg). The product is labeled in parts: "***Organic Southwest Seasoning***12785 ***OREGON SPICE COMPANY***13320 NE Jarrett St. Portland, Oregon 97230***". The product is labeled in parts: "***Organic Southwestern Seasoning***12835 ***OREGON SPICE COMPANY***13320 NE Jarrett St. Portland, Oregon 97230***".

Where it was distributed

distributed in Oregon and Washington

Oregon Washington

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Organic Southwest Seasoning and Organic Southwestern Seasoning are recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Organic Southwest Seasoning: 12785-140925; Organic Southwestern Seasoning: 12835-140925. Use by Date: 9/25/15;

Where was it sold?

distributed in Oregon and Washington

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

1 other product · FDA event 69916

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