The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0446-2017·Announced 2016-11-23

Sauer's Hot Chili Powder Recalled for Peanut Contamination

C.F. Sauer Company is recalling Sauer's Hot Chili Powder because a cumin ingredient tested positive for peanut protein.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

C.F. Sauer Company is recalling Sauer's Hot Chili Powder, 2.25oz. The recall involves 84 cases of the product, identified by Product ID 00519 and Lot 14227R. The product was distributed throughout the United States.

The recall was initiated after the firm was notified that a specific lot of Ground Cumin Seed (lot # 2686E) used in the product had tested positive for peanut protein. This indicates an undeclared allergen in the final product.

Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of Sauer's Hot Chili Powder should stop using it and check their pantries for the affected product. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, but standard recall procedures apply.

The recalled product

Product
SAUER'S HOT CHILl POWDER, 2.25oz.
Manufacturer
C.F. Sauer Company
Affected units
84

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 (2)

  • PRODUCT ID 00519
  • Lot 14227R

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.

See all 10 products in this recall →