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The Spice Hunter Pumpkin Pie Spice Recall: Salmonella Risk

Sauer Brands recalls The Spice Hunter Pumpkin Pie Spice due to potential Salmonella contamination. Check your jar's lot number and best-by date.

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🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0044-2021FoodThe Spice Hunter ›
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Recalling firmSauer Brands Inc - SLO184 Suburban Rd · San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7502
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Sauer Brands Inc - SLO is recalling The Spice Hunter Pumpkin Pie Spice because of a potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects 45,498 bottles distributed nationwide and via online sales. Consumers should check their product against the specific lot details provided in the record. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/15073-the-spice-hunter-pumpkin-pie-spice-recall-salmonella-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/15073-the-spice-hunter-pumpkin-pie-spice-recall-salmonella-risk · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0044-2021

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“The Spice Hunter Pumpkin Pie Spice Recall: Salmonella Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/15073-the-spice-hunter-pumpkin-pie-spice-recall-salmonella-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0044-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0044-2021%22&limit=1).

The Food and Drug Administration announced on Oct. 9, 2020, that Sauer Brands Inc - SLO is recalling The Spice Hunter Pumpkin Pie Spice due to potential Salmonella contamination, according to the FDA.

How to tell if you have it

  • The Spice Hunter Pumpkin Pie Spice 1.8 oz. Jar UPC 8105701850 Case UPC 40081057018505
  • Lot Number: 20220C
  • Best By Date: Aug-22

The hazard

The product poses a potential Salmonella contamination hazard, according to the FDA.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show The Spice Hunter has been involved in other recalls, including the Sauer Brands Inc - SLO recall of The Spice Hunter Pumpkin Pie Spice on Oct. 9, 2020 (F-0044-2021). Other recent recalls of similar products include Solina Cr¿me Fraiche Spice Seasoning Recall: Salmonella Contamination Risk (2026-04-24), Lidl VITASIA Wok Spice Mix Recall: Salmonella Risk (2026-08-10), and PS Seasoning & Spices Ellsworth Sour Cream Onion Seasoning Recall: Salmonella Risk (2026-04-22).

How to tell if you have this one

Look for The Spice Hunter Pumpkin Pie Spice in a 1.8 oz. jar. Check the label for Lot Number 20220C and a Best By Date of Aug-22. Verify the UPC is 8105701850 or the Case UPC is 40081057018505.

  • Brand
    The Spice Hunter
  • Product
    The Spice Hunter Pumpkin Pie Spice 1.8 oz. Jar UPC 8105701850 Case UPC 40081057018505
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 26 products

All 26 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class I
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    nationwide and on line sales
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
F-0039-2021The Spice Hunter Organic Parsley 0.23 oz. Jar UPC 8105701659 Case UPC 40081057016594; Lot Number: 20217C Best By Date: Aug-22, Lot Number: 20269C Best By Date: Sep-2245,498 Bottles Total
F-0040-2021The Spice Hunter Saigon Organic Cinnamon 1.7 oz. Jar UPC 8105701245 Case UPC 40081057012459; Lot Number: 20217C Best By Date: Aug-224236 bottles
F-0041-2021The Spice Hunter Madagascar Cloves 1.9 oz. Jar UPC 8105701260 Case UPC 40081057012602; Lot Number: 20220C Best By Date: Aug-22648 bottles
F-0042-2021The Spice Hunter Gourmet Sesame Seeds 2.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105701937 Case UPC 40081057019373; Lot Number: 20220C Best By Date: Aug-225808 bottles
F-0043-2021The Spice Hunter Herbs De Provence 0.6 oz. Jar UPC 8105701440 Case UPC 40081057014408; Lot Number: 20220C Best By Date: Aug-22, Lot Number: 20270C Best By Date: Sep-224056 bottles
F-0044-2021The Spice Hunter Pumpkin Pie Spice 1.8 oz. Jar UPC 8105701850 Case UPC 40081057018505; Lot Number: 20220C Best By Date: Aug-2245,498 Bottles Total
F-0045-2021The Spice Hunter Seafood Grill & Broil 1.3 oz. Jar UPC 8105701935 Case UPC 40081057019359; Lot Number: 20220C Best By Date: Aug-2278 bottles
F-0046-2021The Spice Hunter Coriander 1.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105701275 Case UPC 40081057012756; Lot Number: 20220C Best By Date: Aug-224056 bottles
F-0047-2021The Spice Hunter California Garlic 2.7 oz. Jar UPC 8105701400 Case UPC 40081057014002, Roasted Garlic 2.2 oz. Jar UPC 8105701402 Case UPC 40081057014026; Lot Number: 20220C Best By Date: Aug-22, Lot Number: 20269C Best By Date: Sep-2245,498 Bottles Total
F-0048-2021The Spice Hunter Green Hatch Chile 2.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105702256 Case UPC 40081057022564; Lot Number: 20220C Best By Date: Aug-221011 bottles
F-0049-2021The Spice Hunter Black Pepper 1.7 oz. Jar UPC 8105701703 Case UPC 40081057017034, Fine Black Pepper 1.6 oz. Jar UPC 8105701706 Case UPC 40081057017065; Lot Number: 20269C Best By Date: Sep-22348 bottles
F-0050-2021The Spice Hunter Mexican Seasoning 1.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105701541 Case UPC 40081057015412; Lot Number: 20269C Best By Date: Sep-222994 bottles
F-0051-2021The Spice Hunter Paprika 1.4 oz. Jar UPC 8105701653 Case UPC 40081057016532; Lot Number: 20269C Best By Date: Sep-2245,498 Bottles Total
F-0052-2021The Spice Hunter Szechwan Seasoning 2.1 oz. Jar UPC 8105701955 Case UPC 40081057019557; Lot Number: 20269C Best By Date: Sep-22366 bottles
F-0053-2021The Spice Hunter Chinese Ginger 1.6 oz. Jar UPC 8105701420 Case UPC 40081057014200; Lot Number: 20269C Best By Date: Sep-2245,498 Bottles Total
F-0054-2021The Spice Hunter Muntock White Pepper 2.1 oz. Jar UPC 8105701792 Case UPC 40081057017928; Lot Number: 20269C Best By Date: Sep-2245,498 Bottles Total
F-0055-2021The Spice Hunter Everything Bagel Crunch 2.3 oz. Jar UPC 8105701351 Case UPC 40081057013517; Lot Number: 20270C Best By Date: Sep-2216356 bottles
F-0056-2021The Spice Hunter Malabar Black Peppercorns 2.1 oz. Jar UPC 8105701700 Case UPC 40081057017003; Lot Number: 20270C Best By Date: Sep-2445,498 Bottles Total
F-0057-2021The Spice Hunter Freeze-Dried Chives 0.13 oz. Jar UPC 8105701230 Case UPC 40081057012305; Lot Number: 20270C Best By Date: Sep-2345,498 Bottles Total
F-0058-2021The Spice Hunter Italian Seasoning 0.6 oz. Jar UPC 8105701450 Case UPC 40081057014507; Lot Number: 20270C Best By Date: Sep-225076 bottles
F-0059-2021The Spice Hunter Cilantro 0.3 oz. Jar UPC 8105701236 Case UPC 40081057012367; Lot Number: 20270C Best By Date: Sep-22696 bottles
F-0060-2021The Spice Hunter Fennel Seeds 1.3 oz. Jar UPC 8105741363 Case UPC 40081057413630; Lot Number: 20270C Best By Date: Sep-2445,498 Bottles Total
F-0061-2021The Spice Hunter Dill Weed 0.5 oz. Jar UPC 8105701348 Case UPC 40081057013487; Lot Number: 20270C Best By Date: Sep-222442 bottles
F-0062-2021The Spice Hunter Arrowroot 2.1 oz. Jar UPC 8105701050 Case UPC 40081057010509; Lot Number: 20270C Best By Date: Sep-221878 bottles
F-0063-2021The Spice Hunter Cayenne Red Pepper 1.8 oz. Jar UPC 8105701170 Case UPC 40081057011704; Lot Number: 20270C Best By Date: Sep-2445,498 Bottles Total
F-0064-2021Shipper boxes - sent to retail stores for display. Spices contained in the boxes are currently under recall. Thanksgiving shipper - item # 43149 Holiday Gourmet Shipper - Item # 43142 Shipper - Organic Holiday - Item # 43143; Thanksgiving - Lot #'s 20239C, 20247C, 20224C, 20253C Holiday gourmet Lot #'s 20253C, 20274C, 20239C Organic Holiday - Lot # 20253C Gift Set Grill - Lot # 20259C Gift Set Global holiday Blends - Lot # 20269C45,498 Bottles Total
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop consuming the product

    Do not eat The Spice Hunter Pumpkin Pie Spice if it matches the recalled lot number and best-by date.

  2. Discard or return the item

    The record does not specify a remedy, so you should dispose of the product or contact the retailer for assistance.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

Alaska: yesAKMaine: yesMEVermont: yesVTNew Hampshire: yesNHWashington: yesWAIdaho: yesIDMontana: yesMTNorth Dakota: yesNDMinnesota: yesMNIllinois: yesILWisconsin: yesWIMichigan: yesMINew York: yesNYRhode Island: yesRIMassachusetts: yesMAOregon: yesORNevada: yesNVWyoming: yesWYSouth Dakota: yesSDIowa: yesIAIndiana: yesINOhio: yesOHPennsylvania: yesPANew Jersey: yesNJConnecticut: yesCTCalifornia: yesCAUtah: yesUTColorado: yesCONebraska: yesNEMissouri: yesMOKentucky: yesKYWest Virginia: yesWVVirginia: yesVAMaryland: yesMDDelaware: yesDEArizona: yesAZNew Mexico: yesNMKansas: yesKSArkansas: yesARTennessee: yesTNNorth Carolina: yesNCSouth Carolina: yesSCDistrict of Columbia: yesDCOklahoma: yesOKLouisiana: yesLAMississippi: yesMSAlabama: yesALGeorgia: yesGAHawaii: yesHITexas: yesTXFlorida: yesFL

FDA distribution: “nationwide and on line sales” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 4 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Oct 9, 202012. FDA classified it Class I: Oct 22, 202023. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Oct 28, 202034. FDA terminated the recall: Feb 18, 2021420202021
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class I
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

From the GovInfoNow team · based on the FDA notice · How we make summaries

When was this recall announced?

The recall was issued on October 9, 2020.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0044-2021 (October 9, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0044-2021 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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