Check Your Pantries For These 2 Recalled Ground Coriander Products

Two brands of ground coriander are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The products were distributed in several states.

California-based Olde Thompson is recalling its "Olde Thompson" and "Sun Harvest Organic" brands over possible Salmonella contamination. According to the recall notice posted on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website, the bacterium was discovered in a routine sampling of the raw materials.

The recall affects 626 units of "Old Thompson Organic Ground Coriander" and 150 units of "Sun Harvest Organic Ground Coriander." They come in 1.5oz glass jars with flip-top closures, have the UPC code 400000290942 and the Lot number 23632 or 23631 at the bottom of the jar.

The products were sold at various retailers in Arizona, California, Georgia, New Jersey and Indiana and Ohio from May 26 to June 4 this year.

No illnesses related to the recall have been reported so far, but the company is urging consumers who may have the recalled products to not consume them and instead to dispose of them.

"If you have already consumed the product and have concerns about your health, please consult your healthcare provider," the recall notice stated.

Salmonella in the U.S.

Salmonella causes about 1.3 million infections in the U.S. each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. Among those who fall ill, some 26,500 have to get hospitalized and 420 end up dying.

People can get the infection through different means like eating or drinking contaminated food or water and touching infected animals or their feces.

People who get infected with Salmonella typically begin experiencing symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach cramps and fever from six hours to six days after getting infected. There are some, however, who only develop symptoms weeks after the infection.

Although most of the people who get infected can eventually get better even without treatment or antibiotics, some may have an illness that's severe enough to get them hospitalized. For instance, some can experience more serious symptoms such as eye irritation, urinary tract symptoms, arthritis and even endocarditis and arterial infections.

"Consumers exhibiting these signs after having contact with this product should contact their healthcare providers immediately," the recall notice stated.

Those who are most at risk of developing a more severe illness include children under 5 years old, infants who are not breastfed, adults who are 65 years old or above, people with weakened immune systems and people taking certain medications.