The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0450-2017·Announced 2016-11-23

C.F. Sauer Recalls Pollo Tropical Tumble Marinade Due to Peanut Contamination

C.F. Sauer Company is recalling Pollo Tropical Tumble Marinade because a specific lot of ground cumin seed used in the product tested positive for peanut protein.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, the recall involves an undeclared major allergen (peanut), which poses a significant risk of severe allergic reaction.

Plain-English summary

C.F. Sauer Company is voluntarily recalling 1,867 cases of Pollo Tropical Tumble Marinade, 21.25 lbs. The product was distributed throughout the United States. The recall is due to the discovery that a specific lot of ground cumin seed (lot # 2686E) purchased by the firm tested positive for peanut protein.

The affected product is identified by Product ID 09089 and Lot # 14226R or 14230R. The presence of peanut protein in the cumin seed creates a risk for consumers with peanut allergies, as peanuts are a major food allergen.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed above. If they possess the affected product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
POLLOTROPICAL TUMBLE MARINADE, 21.25 lbs.
Manufacturer
C.F. Sauer Company
Affected units
1,867

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 09089 LOT # 14226R 14230R

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 →