Organic Oregano Recalled Due to Potential for Salmonella

Organic oregano, packed in 2.2 oz jars, is being recalled after Salmonella was discovered during raw material testing.  This product was sold exclusively at BJ Wholesale Club in 15 different states..  No illnesses have been reported.



FDA News Release
Olde Thompson Inc. Issues a Voluntary Recall of Earth’s Pride Organics: Organic Oregano 2.2 Oz Glass Jars With Cork Closure Due to Possible Salmonella Riskhttp://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm360719.htm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2013 - Olde Thompson Inc. Oxnard, CA in cooperation with the FDA is recalling Earth’s Pride Organics: Organic Oregano packaged in a 2.2 oz. glass jar with cork closure, Lot #: 060367, 060692, 061252 and 061864 due to possible contamination by Salmonella. If you have the recalled product, please do not consume it. Please dispose of the recalled product and its container.

Salmonella is known to cause salmonellosis in humans and animals. Symptoms of salmonellosis include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever and are known in some cases to be severe enough to require hospitalization and can cause serious complications or death in young children, the elderly, or a person with a compromised immune system. If you have already consumed the product and have concerns about your health, please consult your healthcare provider.

Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Rarely, Salmonella can result in more serious ailments, including arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms. Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers immediately.

The recalled product is identified and distributed as follows:
Earth’s Pride Organics: Organic Oregano 2.2 oz. in glass jar
UPC code: 400000290942
Sold exclusively at BJ’s Wholesale Club in CT, DE, FL, GA, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, and VA, between January 1, 2013 and July 10, 2013
The recall affects 1,075 cases Earth’s Pride Organics: Organic Oregano 2.2 oz in glass jar.
Lot # (s): 060367, 060692, 061252 and 061864 located on the bottom of the jar.

No illnesses have been reported.
The bacterium was discovered during routine sampling of raw materials.


Customers who have purchased these products and have any questions should contact a BJ’s Wholesale Club Member Care Representative at 1-800-BJS-CLUB (800-257-2582) available Monday – Friday, 9AM – 7PM E.D.T., Saturday, 9AM – 6PM E.D.T. and Sunday, NOON – 6PM E.D.T.