CLASS II Food recall · Reported 26 Sep 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Paprika Sweet Powder recalled by San Francisco Herb & Natural
San Francisco Herb & Natural Food is recalling Paprika Sweet Powder, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 26 Jul 2012 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-2307-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62737
- Recalling firm
- San Francisco Herb & Natural Food, Fremont, CA
- Brand
- Paprika
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Jul 2012
- FDA classified
- 14 Sep 2012
- Reported
- 26 Sep 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 26 Jul 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Sep 2012 | Classified by FDA | +50 days |
| 26 Sep 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Product as listed by the FDA
Paprika Sweet Powder; Distributed by San Francisco Herb and Natural Food Co. Fremont, Ca.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide and Canada.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
CA Department of Public Health inspectors found a pervasive infestation of mice in the facility.
Which lots are affected?
P1251, Lot 090048
Where was it sold?
Nationwide and 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 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
27 other products · FDA event 62737This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Spearmint Leaf Organic C/S recalled by San Francisco Herb & Natural.
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