C.F. Sauer Recalls Ground Cumin Due to Peanut Contamination
C.F. Sauer Company is recalling specific lots of Marcum Ground Cumin because a purchased lot 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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The rubric mandates a score of 5 for FDA Class I recalls.
Plain-English summary
C.F. Sauer Company is recalling specific lots of Marcum Ground Cumin, 2.25 oz. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified that a specific lot of Ground Cumin Seed (lot # 2686E) they had purchased tested positive for peanut protein.
The affected product was distributed throughout the United States. The recall covers 4,603 cases. Specific lot numbers identified in the recall notice include 14164R, 14212R, 14272R, and 14287R, associated with Product ID 09114.
Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and stop using the product if it matches the recalled description. The presence of peanut protein poses a risk to individuals with peanut allergies.
The recalled product
- Product
- MARCUM GROUND CUMIN, 2.25 o z.
- Manufacturer
- C.F. Sauer Company
- Category
- Food — Spices
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4,603
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)
- PRODUCT ID 09114 LOT # 14164R 14 212R 14272R 14287R
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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