The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1069-2015·Announced 2015-02-18

Mimi's Ground Cumin Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Protein

N.A.C. Foods is recalling Mimi's Ground Cumin because it may contain undeclared peanut protein. The product was distributed in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

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

N.A.C. Foods is voluntarily recalling Mimi's Products Ground Cumin (Comino Molido) in 1 oz. (28g) and 9 oz. (266g) packages. The recall was initiated because the product may contain undeclared peanut protein. The affected product is packed by NAC Foods Corp. in Palisades Park, NJ, and carries Lot #2948E with an expiry date of 3/2017.

The recall covers 187 cases of the product, which were distributed in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The source text notes that Rosa Maria Ground Cumin is also involved in the recall due to the same potential peanut protein contamination.

Consumers with this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and UPC codes listed in the recall notice. Individuals with a peanut allergy should avoid consuming the product. The source text does not provide specific instructions on how to dispose of the product or contact information for the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product
Mimi's Products Ground Cumin, (Comino Molido), 1 oz. (28g), UPC 707425-054242 and 9 oz. (266g), UPC 70742-5032318, Packed by NAC Foods Corp., 235 Commercial Avenue, Palisades Park, NJ 07650.
Manufacturer
N.A.C. Foods
Affected units
187

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)

  • Lot #2948E with expiry date 3/2017

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by N.A.C. Foods 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.

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