Whole Black Peppercorns (Frontier) – salmonella detected (2014)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
1) Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Whole Black Peppercorns, Certified Organic, Piper nigrum. Net 11.3 Kg 25 LB. Packaged in corrugated cardboard boxes. Firm name on the label is Frontier in Norway, IA. UPC 0-89836-82603-9.; 2) Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Whole Black Peppercorns, Certified Organic, Piper nigrum. Net 453 g 16 OZ. Packaged in foil pouches. Firm name on the label is Frontier in Norway, IA. UPC 0-89836-02603-3; 3) Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Black Peppercorns Whole. Net
Brand
Frontier Natural Products Co-op
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot numbers: 3246, 3226, 3256, 3288, 3232, 3233, 3280, 3246, 3287, 3260, 3267, 3247, 3221, 3262, 3294, and 3261
Products Sold
Lot numbers: 3246, 3226, 3256, 3288, 3232, 3233, 3280, 3246, 3287, 3260, 3267, 3247, 3221, 3262, 3294, and 3261;
Frontier Natural Products Co-op is recalling 1) Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Whole Black Peppercorns, Certified Organic, Piper nigrum. Net 11 due to Testing of organic whole black peppercorns revealed the presence of Salmonella. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Testing of organic whole black peppercorns revealed the presence of Salmonella
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026