Georgia Department of Agriculture Acknowledges Erroneous Press Statement
Regarding McCormick & Company, Incorporated

SPARKS, Md., Mar 10, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

The Georgia Department of Agriculture released an erroneous press statement yesterday claiming that McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) is recalling several products manufactured with hydrolyzed vegetable protein due to bacteria contamination. The Public Affairs Office of the Georgia Department of Agriculture today stated that the original press statement was in error.

There is no food safety issue and no recall.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture advised McCormick that, later today, they will issue a press release stating that the original statement was in error.

About McCormick

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (www.mccormickcorporation.com) is a global leader in flavor with the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of spices, seasonings, specialty foods and flavors to the entire food industry - retail outlets, food manufacturers and food service businesses.

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