Sauer Brands Chinese Ginger Jars Recall: Potential Salmonella Risk

Take action

Contact the company & request your remedy

Recalling firmSauer Brands Inc - SLO184 Suburban Rd, N/A · San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7502

No email on file — write to the address above instead.

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

What happened, in plain English

Sauer Brands is recalling Chinese Ginger 1.6 oz. jars that may contain Salmonella. This could cause food poisoning if consumed, so affected consumers should stop using these products.

Why it’s dangerous

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. If the jars are contaminated, eating the ginger could lead to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The risk is low but possible.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased the Sauer Brands Chinese Ginger 1.6 oz. jars with lot number 20269C and best by date September 2022. Children and elderly are at slightly higher risk due to potential food poisoning.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the UPC 8105701420 on the jar and UPC 40081057014200 on the case. The lot number should be 20269C and the best by date September 2022.

Brand
Sauer Brands
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Details
Look for the lot number 20269C and best by date September 2022 on the jar and case.

✎ GovInfoNow

Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

The product may contain Salmonella, which can cause food poisoning. Do not consume if you have the affected lot number.

How can I check if my product is recalled?

Check the lot number on the jar (20269C) and best by date (September 2022).

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

The recall does not require immediate action beyond checking the product details. If you have the affected lot number, stop using it.

Take action

Contact Sauer Brands

We’ve drafted a message you can send Sauer Brands to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

✉️ Open in email

Subject: Recall F-0053-2021 — Sauer Brands Sauer Brands

Hello,

I own a Sauer Brands that is covered by recall F-0053-2021 from Sauer Brands.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

Similar recalls

From people who’ve dealt with this

Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.

No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.

Where this comes from

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-0053-2021 (October 9, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0053-2021 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 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.
GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.

Sauer Brands Inc - SLO recalls The Spice Hunter Chinese Ginger 1.6 oz. Jar UPC 8105701420 Case UPC 40081057014200

Lower-risk recall