WASHINGTON—As a result of the FDA’s ongoing Salmonella Montevideo investigation, Mincing Overseas Spice Company, a Dayton, N.J., firm; and Wholesome Spice Company, a Brooklyn, N.Y., are recalling a number of spice products. Both firms supply pepper to Daniele International, Inc., which recalled a variety of ready-to-eat Italian-style meats after Salmonella was associated with its products.
The recall involves Mincing Overseas Spice Company Black Pepper Lot 3258 in 50-pound, 25-pound, and 20-pound cartons with Mincing Overseas Spice Company’s name on the outside; Black Pepper Lot 3309 in 50-pound, 25-pound, and 20-pound cartons with Mincing Overseas Spice Company’s name on the outside; Wholesome Spice Company Ground Red Pepper sold to Daniele International, Inc.; Whole Black Pepper sold to Daniele International, Inc.; Crushed Red Pepper sold from April 6, 2009, to Jan. 20, 2010 in 25-pound boxes (Recalled on Feb. 25.)
Both companies sell products directly to commercial customers who may have incorporated them into their own products.
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