Coriander Powder Distributed in Texas Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Nijay International Inc. of Anaheim, CA, is recalling 8 cases of Down to Earth Organic Coriander Powder because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Down to Earth Organic Coriander Powder, batch # 1404D25 with a best-before date of 05/24/2015, was distributed to retail stores in Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, TX. The product is packaged in 7-oz. transparent green plastic bags. The UPC for this product is 40074 13813. This code is located above the ingredient list.

To date, the company has not received any reports of illness related to this recalled product.

The recall was a result of routine sampling by a FDA contract lab, which revealed the presence of Salmonella.

Consumers who have purchased Down to Earth Organic Coriander Powder are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (714) 602-6123, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis.

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