CLASS II Food recall · Reported 17 Jan 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Paprika Powder Krasdale, Krasdale recalled by Spice Chain

Spice Chain is recalling Paprika Powder Krasdale, Krasdale. The recall was initiated on 12 Dec 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesPK-PW-060-SC-ES-C12/2.75o-KR Lot # 070719PAPR55KRPA 070719PAPR55KRPA 070719PAPR55KRPA 070719PAPR55KRPA 070719PAPR55KR 070719PAPR55KRPA 070719PAPR55KR

Quantity recalled2318.65 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-0648-2018
FDA event ID: 78774
Recalling firm: Spice Chain, East Brunswick, NJ
Brand: Paprika
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 12 Dec 2017
FDA classified: 26 Jan 2018
Reported: 17 Jan 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Spices

Timeline

12 Dec 2017	Recall initiated by company
17 Jan 2018	Published in enforcement report	+36 days
26 Jan 2018	Classified by FDA	+9 days

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

Reason for recall

Spice Chain Corporation has decided to initiate a product recall of Paprika after receiving several consumer complaints of finding beetles in retail containers.

Product as listed by the FDA

Paprika Powder Krasdale 12/2.75oz, Krasdale

Where it was distributed

All product sold by Spice Chain was shipped within the United States.

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Spice Chain Corporation has decided to initiate a product recall of Paprika after receiving several consumer complaints of finding beetles in retail containers.

Which lots are affected?

PK-PW-060-SC-ES-C12/2.75o-KR Lot # 070719PAPR55KRPA 070719PAPR55KRPA 070719PAPR55KRPA 070719PAPR55KRPA 070719PAPR55KR 070719PAPR55KRPA 070719PAPR55KR

Where was it sold?

All product sold by Spice Chain was shipped within the United States.

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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

8 other products · FDA event 78774

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Paprika PAPA, International Bazaar recalled by Spice Chain.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
17 Jan 2018	CLASS II	Paprika PAPA, International Bazaar recalled by Spice ChainPaprika PAPA	Spice Chain	Other	NJ
17 Jan 2018	CLASS II	Paprika Powder HyTop, Merchants recalled by Spice ChainPaprika	Spice Chain	Other	NJ
17 Jan 2018	CLASS II	Paprika Powder Guaranteed Value, C&S Distribution recalledPaprika	Spice Chain	Other	NJ
17 Jan 2018	CLASS II	Paprika Sweet American Garden, Global Food Export recalledPaprika	Spice Chain	Other	NJ
17 Jan 2018	CLASS II	Paprika HUN Kalosca 12/5o, World Finer Foods recalled by Spice ChainPaprika HUN	Spice Chain	Other	NJ
17 Jan 2018	CLASS II	Paprika Hun Budapest, World Finer Foods recalled by Spice ChainPaprika Hun	Spice Chain	Other	NJ
17 Jan 2018	CLASS II	Paprika Lowes, Topco recalled by Spice ChainPaprika Lowes	Spice Chain	Other	NJ
17 Jan 2018	CLASS II	Paprika Powder Shopper's Value, SuperValue recalled by Spice ChainPaprika	Spice Chain	Other	NJ

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Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
17 Jan 2018Food	CLASS II	Paprika Powder Shopper's Value, SuperValue recalled by Spice ChainPaprika	Spice Chain	Other	NJ
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17 Jan 2018Food	CLASS II	Paprika Sweet American Garden, Global Food Export recalledPaprika	Spice Chain	Other	NJ

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