Malabar Pepper (Olde Thompson) – Salmonella risk (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
Kirkland Signature Coarse Ground Malabar Pepper, 12.7 oz Plastic Jars, UPC 096619164998. Packaging includes a PET bottle. The lid is made of Polypropylene and contains a tinplate insert and a Polypropylene five-hole cap. The label on the jar is a rectangular label (front and back) information is superimposed over an antique map in various shades of brown.
Brand
Olde Thompson, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: OT 065099, OT 065169, OT 065254, OT 065255, OT 065256, and OT 065284.
Products Sold
Lot #: OT 065099, OT 065169, OT 065254, OT 065255, OT 065256, and OT 065284.
Olde Thompson, Inc. is recalling Kirkland Signature Coarse Ground Malabar Pepper, 12.7 oz Plastic Jars, UPC 096619164998. Packagin due to Olde Thompson is recalling Kirkland Signature Coarse Ground Malabar Black Pepper because it may be contaminated with 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
Olde Thompson is recalling Kirkland Signature Coarse Ground Malabar Black Pepper because it may be contaminated with 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