The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1039-2015·Announced 2015-02-18

La Flor Ground Comino Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Protein

La Flor Products Co., Inc. is recalling ground comino in 2 oz, 6 oz, and 5 lb packages due to undeclared peanut protein.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product may contain undeclared peanut protein."

Plain-English summary

La Flor Products Co., Inc. is recalling La Flor ground COMINO in three package sizes: 2 oz, 6 oz (170.1g), and 5 lbs. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain undeclared peanut protein.

The affected product was distributed in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., and Massachusetts. The specific lot number is RLF800. Expiration dates for the recalled items are May 13, 2018, July 14, 2018, May 14, 2018, and June 16, 2018, depending on the package size.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and expiration dates listed above. If they have the recalled product, they should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
La Flor ground COMINO, 1) NET WT. 2 OZ, 2) NET WT 6 OZ (170.1g), 3) NET WT. 5 LBS. Packed By La Flor Products Co., Inc., Hauppauge, NY 11788 Tel 631-851-9601. http://www.laflor.com

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 (3)

  • Lot # RLF800
  • Expiration Dates for the following Products: 1) 5/13/18 & 7/14/18
  • Product 2) 5/14/18 and Product 3) 6/16/18.

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

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