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SevereFDA (Food)·F-1124-2023·Announced 2023-07-12

Witts Chicken BBQ Seasoning recalled for potential Salmonella contamination

Newly Weds Foods is recalling Witts Chicken BBQ Seasoning (product code YE674944) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed to multiple states and Canada.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I recall with Salmonella contamination, a high-risk pathogen. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls require a minimum severity score of 4. Although no reported illnesses are mentioned in the source, the FDA's Class I classification indicates serious potential for adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Newly Weds Foods, Inc. is recalling Witts Chicken BBQ Seasoning (product code YE674944) because the products may contain Salmonella.

The affected product is G20267 Witts Chicken BBQ Seasoning #T-8 in 25-pound case sizes, with a total recalled quantity of 6,465,115.78 pounds.

The seasoning was distributed to customers in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and Canada.

This recall has been classified as a Class I recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The recalled product

Product
G20267 WITTS CHICKEN BBQ SEASONING #T-8 25.00 CASE
Manufacturer
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Seasonings
Hazard
  • salmonella

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 (1)

  • YE674944

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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