The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0449-2017·Announced 2016-11-23

C.F. Sauer Recalls Marcum Chili Powder Due to Peanut Contamination

C.F. Sauer Company is recalling Marcum Chili Powder because a specific lot of ground cumin seed used in the product 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 severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

C.F. Sauer Company is recalling Marcum Chili Powder, 2.25 oz., because the firm was notified that a specific lot of Ground Cumin Seed (lot # 2686E) they purchased had tested positive for peanut protein.

The recall involves 9,337 cases of the product. The product was distributed throughout the United States. The affected product is identified by Product ID 09153 and Lot numbers 14258R, 14270R, 14286R, and 14288R.

Consumers with this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed above. Individuals with a peanut allergy should avoid consuming this product.

The recalled product

Product
MARCUM CHILl POWDER, 2.25 oz.
Manufacturer
C.F. Sauer Company
Affected units
9,337

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 09153 LOT # 14258R 14270R 14286R 14288R

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 →

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