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# Organic Black Peppercorns Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination
- URL: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2014/04/organic-black-peppercorns-recalled-for-possible-salmonella-contamination/
- Published: 2014-04-04T23:35:10.000Z
- Updated: 2018-07-31T02:26:53.000Z
- Author: News Desk
- Tags: Recalls, Uncategorized, black peppercorns, FDA, recall, Sprouts Farmers Market, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-25 08:58

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Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. of Phoenix, AZ, issued a recall of store-branded organic black peppercorns on Friday, saying that the product could potentially be contaminated with Salmonella. The grocery chain [reportedly said](http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20140404-709917.html?ref=foodsafetynews.com) the product was being recalled from all stores. No illnesses have been reported. Sprouts said the recall was issued after a sample taken during routine testing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revealed the presence of Salmonella in one lot. The product is sold in a 2.12-ounce, clear glass jar and with an expiration date of October 2016, Sprouts said. Each container is identified with a label showing the Sprouts company logo and the description “Organic Black Peppercorns.” As a precaution, Sprouts is also recalling Frontier-branded organic whole black peppercorns sold in a 16-ounce container and Simply Organic-branded whole black peppercorns sold in a 2.65-ounce jar. Information on the related UPC Codes and Lot Codes and photos of the recalled products can be found [here](http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2014/04/04/624739/10075586/en/Sprouts-Farmers-Market-Recalls-Organic-Black-Peppercorns-Due-to-Possible-Health-Risk.html?ref=foodsafetynews.com). Salmonella is most commonly found in meat, poultry, eggs and milk. Salmonellosis can lead to fever, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and, in serious cases, death.