Sauer's Chili Powder Recalled Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen
C.F. Sauer Company is recalling Sauer's Chili Powder because a cumin ingredient tested positive for peanut protein.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
C.F. Sauer Company is recalling 60 cases of Sauer's Chili Powder, 2.25 oz. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified that a specific lot of Ground Cumin Seed (lot # 2686E) purchased for the product had tested positive for peanut protein.
The affected product is identified by Product ID 00518 and Lots 14279R, 14280R, 14282R, 14289R, 14293R, and 14294R. The product was distributed throughout the United States.
Consumers with a peanut allergy should avoid consuming this product. Individuals can check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed above.
The recalled product
- Product
- SAUER'S CHILl POWDER, 2.25 oz.
- Manufacturer
- C.F. Sauer Company
- Category
- Food — Spices
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 60
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 (7)
- PRODUCT ID 00518
- Lots 14279R
- 14280R
- 14282R
- 14289R
- 14293R
- 14294R
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 10 recalled by C.F. Sauer Company under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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