The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0872-2019·Announced 2019-02-20

HomeFresh Suya Barbecue Seasoning Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts

Ellgof Inc. is recalling HomeFresh Suya Barbecue Seasoning because it contains undeclared peanuts. The product was distributed in Massachusetts and New York.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical) due to the reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Ellgof Inc. is recalling 144 jars of HomeFresh FOODS Suya Barbecue Seasoning. The product, which has a net weight of 240g/0.53 lbs and UPC 6 033000120298, was produced in Ghana by ELSSY KESS COMPANY LTD GHANA. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared peanuts in the seasoning.

The affected product has a manufacturing date of August 31, 2017, an expiration date of August 1, 2020, and batch number EK 08 17. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The product was distributed in Massachusetts and New York. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
HomeFresh FOODS Suya Barbecue Seasoning, UPC: 6 033000120298, Net Wt: 240g/0.53 lbs; Produced in Ghana by: ELSSY KESS COMPANY LTD GHANA
Manufacturer
Ellgof Inc.
Affected units
144

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)

  • MFG DATE: 31 AUG 2017 EXP DATE: 1 AUG 2020 BATCH No: EK 08 17

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: