The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1038-2015·Announced 2015-02-18

Regional Access Inc. Recalls Ground Cumin Seed for Undeclared Peanut

Regional Access Inc. is recalling ground cumin seed in 1 lb and 5 lb bags because it may contain undeclared peanut protein. The product was distributed in New York.

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 FDA classified this recall as Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric, due to the serious health risk posed by undeclared allergens.

Plain-English summary

Regional Access Inc. is voluntarily recalling ground cumin seed, packed in 1 lb (Reorder #HS300) and 5 lb (Reorder #HS10) bags, due to the potential presence of undeclared peanut protein. The recalled product was packed on July 29, 2014, and distributed in New York.

This recall is being conducted because peanut is a major food allergen, and its undeclared presence poses a risk of allergic reaction to sensitive individuals. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact Regional Access Inc. at 607-319-5150 or [email protected] for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Cumin Seed, Ground, packed as NET WT 1 lb, Reorder: #HS300, and NET WT 5 lb, Reorder: #HS310. Regional Access Inc. 607-319-5150, Email: [email protected]

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)

  • Packed on: 7/29/2014

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: