The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1031-2015·Announced 2015-02-18

Schiff Foods Recalls Ground Cumin Seeds Due to Peanut Contamination

Schiff Foods Products is recalling 231,350 lbs of ground cumin seeds because they may be contaminated with peanut protein.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (peanut protein) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Schiff Foods Products is voluntarily recalling 231,350 lbs of Ground Cumin Seeds, ETO Treated, packaged in 50 lb brown paper bags. The recall is being issued because the product may be contaminated with peanut protein.

The affected product was distributed in California, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The specific lot codes associated with this recall are 2927E, 2808E, 2915E, 2686E, 2927I, 2686I, 2948E, and 2948I.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot codes listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Individuals with a peanut allergy should avoid consuming this product.

The recalled product

Product
Ground Cumin Seeds, ETO Treated, 50 lbs packaged in 50 lb brown paper bags

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 (8)

  • 2927E
  • 2808E
  • 2915E
  • 2686E
  • 2927I
  • 2686I
  • 2948E
  • 2948I

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

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