The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0131-2022·Announced 2021-11-17

E-Z Spuds Inc. Garlic Whole Peeled Recall

E-Z Spuds Inc. is recalling 30# cases of whole peeled garlic due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected product was distributed to manufacturers and food service establishments in the Chicago, IL metro area.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without any reported illness. Under the rubric, this qualifies as a High severity recall, and the FDA's Class II classification is consistent with this score.

Plain-English summary

E-Z Spuds Inc. is recalling 30# cases of whole peeled garlic due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

The recalled product was manufactured on July 26, 2021, and distributed to manufacturers and food service establishments in the Chicago, IL metro area.

Salmonella can cause serious infection, particularly in young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Consumers who have received this product should not use it and should contact their supplier for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
E-Z Spuds Inc. 30# Garlic Whole Peeled
Manufacturer
E-Z Spuds Inc
Category
Food — Produce / Prepared
Hazard
  • salmonella
  • bacterial-contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Mfg Date: JUL 26
  • '21

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • IL

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