CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 Jun 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Prime Rib Rub recalled by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours
Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Research & Developement Center is recalling Prime Rib Rub, distributed in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas. The recall was initiated on 17 May 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-1411-2012
- FDA event ID
- 61890
- Recalling firm
- Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Research & Developement Center, Beloit, WI
- Brand
- Prime Rib
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 May 2012
- FDA classified
- 13 Jun 2012
- Reported
- 20 Jun 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 17 May 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Jun 2012 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 20 Jun 2012 | 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
Ingredients used to manufacture seasonings were found to be positive 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
Prime Rib Rub, item number B18527.01. Distributed by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours 3330 Millington Road, Beloit, WI 53511 Ingredients: salt, dextrose, yeast extract, malted barley extract, onion powder, garlic powder, spice, maltodextrin, spice extract, and less than 2% silicon dioxide (to prevent caking).
Where it was distributed
AR, IL KS.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Ingredients used to manufacture seasonings were found to be positive for Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Lot code 0423260202
Where was it sold?
AR, IL KS.
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
7 other products · FDA event 61890This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Bourbon Seasoning recalled by Kerry Ingredients & Flavours.
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