CLASS I Food recall · Reported 29 Apr 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Salute Seasonings recalled by Unistel Industries
Unistel Industries is recalling Salute Seasonings, distributed in California, Hawaii, Washington. The recall was initiated on 24 Mar 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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
- H-0666-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98655
- Recalling firm
- Unistel Industries, Rochester, NY
- Brand
- Salute Seasonings
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Mar 2026
- FDA classified
- 17 Apr 2026
- Reported
- 29 Apr 2026
- 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
| 24 Mar 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 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
Product may be contaminated 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
SALUTE SEASONINGS; Ground All Spice; Net Wt 16oz; Unistel Industries 650 Blossom Road Rochester, NY 14610; UPC: 7 69203 01617 0
Where it was distributed
CA, HI, WA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Lot: A6040, A6054, A6068
Where was it sold?
CA, HI, WA
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.
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