Food Manufacturer Recalls Seasonings Containing Oregano After Rodent Droppings Discovery

A food manufacturer, Regal Foods, Inc. of Leola, Pennsylvania, has issued a voluntary recall of several seasonings that contain oregano after rodent droppings were discovered in oregano samples, as reported by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The recall, initiated on July 20, 2023, remains ongoing. The affected seasonings were distributed in Georgia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky.

The recalled products include:

1. Regal Italian Seasoning

   • Product Quantity: 674 lbs
   • Code Information: Code 10201310

2. Royal Oregano Leaves

   • Product Quantity: 9,460 lbs
   • Code Information: Code: ORE22183, 8370, 8400 OM/23-550

3. Regal Taco Seasoning

   • Product Quantity: 1,559 lbs
   • Code Information: Code: REGAL TACO SEASONING 10oz ORE22183, REGAL TACO SEASONING 25# 8400, REGAL TACO SEASONING 5# ORE22183, REGAL TACO SEASONING 5# 8400

4. Royal Herbs and Garlic

   • Product Quantity: 660 lbs
   • Code Information: Code: 8400

5. Regal Fajita Seasoning

   • Product Quantity: 118 lbs
   • Code Information: Code: ORE22183

6. Delicious Herbs of Provence

   • Product Quantity: 36 lbs
   • Code Information: Code: 8400

7. Regal Pasta Grass

   • Product Quantity: 12 lbs
   • Code Information: Code: ORE22183

8. Regal Blackening Seasoning

   • Product Quantity: 56 lbs
   • Code Information: Code: ORE22183

This recall serves as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of consumers, and it highlights the importance of stringent quality control in the food industry. Customers who have purchased these products are advised to return them to the place of purchase or dispose of them properly.