The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0451-2017·Announced 2016-11-23

C.F. Sauer Recalls Ground Cumin Due to Peanut Contamination

C.F. Sauer Company is recalling specific lots of ground cumin because the raw 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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the hazard involves an undeclared major allergen (peanut).

Plain-English summary

C.F. Sauer Company is voluntarily recalling specific 5-pound cases of ground cumin products. The affected products include Sauer's Ground Cumin, Chef's Magic Ground Cumin, Code Ground Cumin, Jake's Ground Cumin, Premium Recipe Ground Cumin, and Restaurant Pride Ground Cumin. The recall involves 80 cases of product with Product ID 01107 and Lot # 14273R.

The recall was initiated after the firm was notified that a specific lot of ground cumin seed (lot # 2686E) purchased as an ingredient had tested positive for peanut protein. Peanut is a major food allergen, and the presence of peanut protein in a product not labeled as containing peanuts poses a risk to consumers with peanut allergies.

The product was distributed throughout the United States. Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check their pantries for the listed brands and lot numbers. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
SAUER'S GROUND CUMIN,5lbs . CHEF'S MAGIC GROUND CUMIN, 5 lbs. CODE GROUND CUMIN, 5 lbs. JAKE'S GROUND CUMIN,5 lbs. PREMIUM RECIPE GROUND CUMIN,5 lbs RESTAURANT PRIDE GROUND CUMIN,5 lbs.
Manufacturer
C.F. Sauer Company
Affected units
80

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 01107 LOT # 14273R

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 →