Shakti Group USA LLC Recalls Ground Cumin for Peanut Allergen
Shakti Group USA LLC is recalling 39,450 lbs of ground cumin because it contains 8.0 ppm of peanut allergen. The product was distributed in New York.
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 on a common allergen (peanut), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Shakti Group USA LLC is recalling 39,450 lbs of 50-lb bags of Ground Cumin, Product of India, Lot 55968. The recall is being conducted because the product contains 8.0 ppm of peanut allergen.
The affected product was distributed in New York. The source text does not specify the exact distribution dates or the specific retail locations where the product was sold.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for further instructions. Individuals with a peanut allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming this product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Cumin Ground Product of India 50 lbs C/7784
- Manufacturer
- SHAKTI GROUP USA LLC
- Category
- Food — Spices
- Hazard
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)
- Lot 55968
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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