McCormick recalls oregano

McCormick has issued a voluntary recall of ground oregano in 0.75 ounce bottles because it may be contaminated with salmonella. The oregano was shipped between April 4 and Aug. 5, 2014, to stores throughout the country.

The only product affected by the recall is McCormick ground oregano with a UPC code of 0-523561-6 and a best by date of Aug. 21 16 H and Aug. 22 16 H.

No other McCormick ground, whole or oregano leaves are affected.

Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.

McCormick said in its recall notice that no illnesses had been reported as of Wednesday as a result of consumers eating the product.

“Consumers do not need to return the product to the store where it was purchased. Instead, consumers are urged to dispose of the recalled product and its container,” McCormick said in its recall notice.

Consumers can contact McCormick for a replacement or refund at 800-632-5847 on weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific time.

— From wire reports