Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Pure Ground Ingredients-Organic Peppermint Leaf Powder. wholesale bulk recall: Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

Recall published 5 months ago

Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The hazard: Salmonella contamination

Salmonella is what triggered this notice. The bacteria transfer readily from hands and surfaces, which is why the clean-up matters as much as the disposal.

What the notice says: Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Why it matters: Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It spreads easily from a contaminated product to hands, taps, cloths and other food in the same kitchen.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes salmonellosis as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last about four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Children under five, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Seek care for diarrhoea with a high fever, bloody stools, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine, a dry mouth or dizziness when standing.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0853-2026
Published
May 20, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Pure Ground Ingredients, Inc.
Product type
Fresh produce
Units affected
578 lbs (-pack size: boxes 16 @35 lbs and 1@18 lbs)
Distribution
California
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot#: PEPO-5234171TZM-PW-858Q, Best if used by: January 2028

Products covered by this recall

Pure Ground Ingredients-Organic Peppermint Leaf Powder. wholesale bulk; tea/food manufacturers. Closed container stored in a cool settings at ambient/room temperature, free of direct sunlight. Packaging: Box with poly liner. Net wt: total produced 581 lbs. Firm Name/Address: Pure Ground Ingredients; 2535 Business Parkway, Minden NV 89423

Check your product

The notice names 5 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • PEPO-5234171TZM-PW-858Q

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 581 lbs
  • 578 lbs
  • 35 lbs
  • 18 lbs

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Salmonella

Pure Ground Ingredients, Inc. — Salmonella is what triggered this notice. The bacteria transfer readily from hands and surfaces, which is why the clean-up matters as much as the disposal.

  1. Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.
  2. Bag it and bin it, or take it back to the store — do not feed it to pets or livestock either.
  3. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling the pack, and wash any dish, utensil or surface it touched in hot soapy water.
  4. If you repackaged or froze it, check the freezer too. Salmonella is not killed by freezing.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: Pure Ground Ingredients, Inc. — 2535 Business Pkwy, Minden, NV, 89423-8931

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Pure Ground Ingredients, Inc. fresh produce recalled?

Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code PEPO-5234171TZM-PW-858Q. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists California.

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