CLASS II Food recall · Reported 17 Jan 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Paprika Sweet American Garden, Global Food Export recalled
Spice Chain is recalling Paprika Sweet American Garden, Global Food Export. The recall was initiated on 12 Dec 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0645-2018
- 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 Sweet American Garden 12/3.25oz, Global Food Export
Where it was distributed
All product sold by Spice Chain was shipped within the United States.
Questions about this recall
Is Paprika Sweet American Garden, Global Food Export recalled?
Yes. Spice Chain recalled Paprika Sweet American Garden, Global Food Export on 12 Dec 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0645-2018.
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-C12/3.25o-AG Lot # 021320PASW70AG 021320PASW70AG 021320PASW70AG 021320PASW70AG
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 21 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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