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Frank's RedHot controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    McCormick recalls seasoning products over possible Salmonella contamination

    Recall announced

    McCormick announced a voluntary recall of specified McCormick and Frank’s RedHot seasoning products because of possible Salmonella contamination. The company said no illnesses had been reported in connection with the issue.

    Company response

    • Remediation — McCormick

      McCormick has alerted customers and grocery outlets to remove the product with the affected date codes from store shelves and distribution centers immediately, and to destroy this product in a manner that would prevent any further consumption
    • Refund or compensation — McCormick

      Please contact McCormick Consumer Affairs at 1-800-635-2867, weekdays from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Time), for a replacement or full refund

    Source excerpt

    • The potential risk was brought to McCormick’s attention by FDA during routine testing.
    • McCormick & Company, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning and Frank's RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning due to possible contamination with Salmonella.
    • No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
  2. 2021

    McCormick recalls Italian seasoning and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning over possible Salmonella contamination

    Recall announced

    McCormick & Company initiated a voluntary recall of specified McCormick Italian Seasoning products and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning due to possible Salmonella contamination. The notice said no illnesses had been reported in connection with the issue. McCormick alerted customers and grocery outlets to remove affected products from shelves and distribution centers; consumers were advised to dispose of recalled products and could contact the company for a replacement or full refund.

    Company response

    • Remediation — McCormick & Company, Inc.

      McCormick has alerted customers and grocery outlets to remove the product with the affected date codes from store shelves and distribution centers immediately, and to destroy this product in a manner that would prevent any further consumption
    • Refund or compensation — McCormick & Company, Inc.

      Please contact McCormick Consumer Affairs at 1-800-635-2867, weekdays from 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM (Eastern Time), for a replacement or full refund

    Source excerpt

    • The potential risk was brought to McCormick's attention by FDA during routine testing.
    • No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
    • McCormick & Company, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning and Frank's RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning due to possible contamination with Salmonella.