The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0453-2017·Announced 2016-11-23

C.F. Sauer Recalls Gold Medal Chili Powder Due to Peanut Contamination

C.F. Sauer Company is recalling specific lots of Gold Medal Chili Powder and Restaurant Pride 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 is defined as a serious health hazard. The rubric mandates a score of 5 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

C.F. Sauer Company is voluntarily recalling 230 cases of Gold Medal Chili Powder (5.5 lbs) and Restaurant Pride Dependable Chili Powder (5.5 lbs). The recall affects Product ID 02203, Lot # 14231R. 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) purchased for use in the product tested positive for peanut protein. This indicates an undeclared allergen in the final product.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
GOLD MEDAL CHILl POWDER,5.5 lbs RESTAURANT PRIDE DEPENDABLE CHILl POWDER, 5.5 lbs
Manufacturer
C.F. Sauer Company
Affected units
230

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 02203 LOT # 14231R

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 →