2010年3月30日，美国Binell Bros. Cutlery宣布主动召回黑胡椒产品，原因是他们可能被沙门氏菌污染。被召回的产品仅于2009年12月11日至2010年2月2日在密歇根州有售，产品没有批号。
原文报道：
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 30, 2010 - As the result of a recall of Black Pepper by Mincing Overseas Spice Company, Binell Bros. of Dearborn, MI is recalling ground black pepper because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The pepper is packaged in clear, plastic bags weighing between ¼ lb and 10 lbs, and was sold on-site between December 11, 2009 and February 2, 2010. The bags are labeled with stickers identifying the distributor, Binell Bros. Cutlery, but no product code. The product was sold in Michigan only.
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
To date, no illnesses have been reported to Binell Bros. Cutlery. However, due to its commitment to the health and safety of consumers, the company has decided to voluntarily initiate this recall.
Customers who have purchased any size quantities of ground black pepper between the dates of December 11, 2009 and February 2, 2010 should stop using the pepper, and return it to Binell Bros. Cutlery for full refund. For more information, customers may call 313-584-3219 from 9-4 EST Monday - Friday.
详情见：http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm206806.htm
