Posted: April 1st, 2009 - 10:04pm by Katie Filion

Union International Food Co. is recalling some of it’s Lian How and Uncle Chen’s brand spices due to potential Salmonella contamination. According to the FDA press release,

Officials investigating a multi-state Salmonella outbreak isolated Salmonella from an open container of Lian How White Pepper, which was found at a restaurant where some outbreak victims ate.  Union International Food Co. is making every possible effort to protect our customers and the consuming public.

Spices have been recalled due to Salmonella contamination in the past. Like peanuts, spices can become contaminated with Salmonella if they are exposed to feces from birds, rats, mice and other animals. Steps must be taken from harvest, through storage, packing and shipping to prevent contamination.

The full press release, including a list of recalled products is available here.