Spice House Sichuan Chile BBQ Rub Recall for Undeclared Sesame
Spice House is recalling 737 units of its Sichuan Chile BBQ Rub because the product contains undeclared sesame, which is a major food allergen not listed on the label.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling of a common allergen (sesame) on a food product classified as FDA Class II. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source, but the hazard poses a direct risk of harm to consumers with sesame allergies.
Plain-English summary
Spice House is recalling The Spice House Sichuan Chile BBQ Rub (2.7 oz glass jar, UPC 816328028240) due to the presence of undeclared sesame in the product. Sesame is a major food allergen that was not declared on the product label, presenting a serious hazard for consumers with sesame allergies.
The recalled product was available for purchase between November 12 and November 18, 2021. It was distributed nationally through online sales via www.thespicehouse.com and was also sold at four The Spice House retail locations in Illinois and Wisconsin. A total of 737 units were affected by this recall.
This is a voluntary recall initiated by Spice House. Consumers who have purchased this product and have a sesame allergy should not consume it. Those who have this product should either discard it or return it to the point of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- The Spice House Sichuan Chile BBQ Rub 2.7oz glass jar UPC 816328028240
- Manufacturer
- Spice House
- Category
- Food — Spices / Seasonings
- Affected units
- 737
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- No lot codes on product
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