Is McCormick & Company - MSS - HQ safe? — 2026 analysis

What this grade actually means

We grade brands A through D based on their Class I recall count over the past 5 years — Class I means the FDA, USDA, or CPSC determined a reasonable probability that consumption or use could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Class II and III recalls are tracked but don’t affect the grade.

• A — 0 Class I recalls in 5 years (cleanest tier).
• B — 1–2 Class I recalls in 5 years.
• C — 3–4 Class I recalls in 5 years.
• D — 5+ Class I recalls in 5 years.

Most common reasons for McCormick & Company - MSS - HQ recalls

Based on every recall we’ve recorded for this brand since 2021.

Most recent recall

Should you stop buying McCormick & Company - MSS - HQ?

A recall on record doesn’t mean every product is unsafe — it means a specific lot, batch, or product line was pulled. Most recalls are tied to a single production date or facility.

If you regularly buy McCormick & Company - MSS - HQ we strongly recommend turning on real-time alerts. The pattern of Class I recalls means there’s a higher than average chance of catching a future one — and the alerts will tell you the exact lot and product so you don’t have to throw out everything you own.