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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1987-2014/FDA enforcement
River Canyon Retreat·Food·Jul 22, 2014

Organic Carob Powder

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Firm was notified by supplier of recall or Organic Carob Powder that they repacked has been recalled due to Salmonella contamination.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACA, OR, HI, WA +14 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameRiver Canyon Retreat
Recalling firmRiver Canyon RetreatGrass Valley, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 94932 00228 38 94932 00273 38 13313 01148 58 94932 00274 0
Lot / date codes
  • Product SKU Lots #; s UPC code CRBP 16 oz.; 3642, 3404, 3221, 3267 894932002283; CRBP 5 lb; 3405, 3262 894932002733; CRBP 20 lb. 3487, 3387, 3292 813313011485
  • CRBP 55 lb. 201901, 196201, 194801, 188901, 0786 894932002740. All lots expire 6/15/2015.
Distribution area
CAORHIWAFLWIINAZNCILMDKYNVCOVANYMNNJ

US and Canada: CA, OR, HI, WA, FL, WI, IN, AZ, NC, IL, MD, KY, NV, CO, VA, NY, MN, NJ.

United States, Canada

Quantity affected10, 051 lbs.
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 10, 2014
FDA recall numberF-1987-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

River Canyon Retreat initiated this food recall on July 22, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: Firm was notified by supplier of recall or Organic Carob Powder that they repacked has been recalled due to Salmonella contamination. The FDA report lists distribution as: US and Canada: CA, OR, HI, WA, FL, WI, IN, AZ, NC, IL, MD, KY, NV, CO, VA, NY, MN, NJ.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Firm was notified by supplier of recall or Organic Carob Powder that they repacked has been recalled due to Salmonella contamination.

Organic Carob Powder was made or distributed by River Canyon Retreat in Grass Valley, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1987-2014, dated September 10, 2014.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Salmonella

Symptoms to watch for

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.

When symptoms may appear

Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.

Higher-risk groups

Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Organic Carob Powder recall?

River Canyon Retreat recalled Organic Carob Powder in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1987-2014. Firm was notified by supplier of recall or Organic Carob Powder that they repacked has been recalled due to Salmonella contamination.

What are the symptoms of Salmonella exposure?

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.

How quickly can Salmonella symptoms appear?

Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.

Who is most at risk from Salmonella?

Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

How do I get a refund from River Canyon Retreat?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-1987-2014 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the River Canyon Retreat recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1987-2014. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.