The FDA reported that UBC Food Distributors ( Dearborn, Michigan) is recalling the Ground Black Pepper under the Baraka brand name in 7oz plastic containers 7oz * 10 because it can potentially be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled "black pepper" was distributed nationwide in retail stores. The product comes in a 7 ounce, clear plastic package marked with an expiration date of January 2026 on the back of the label. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The potential for contamination was noted after the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) notified the company of the contamination based on a routine state surveillance sample collected by the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets that tested positive for Salmonella the presence of Salmonella in some 7 ounce packages of Ground Black Pepper. Production of the product has been suspended while the FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ubc-food-distributors-recalls-baraka-brand-ground-black-pepper-spice-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
