The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1305-2015·Announced 2015-03-04

Adams Menudo Seasoning Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Protein

Adams Extract & Spice LLC is recalling specific lots of Menudo Seasoning because the product may contain undeclared 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 on a common allergen (peanut), 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

Adams Extract & Spice LLC is voluntarily recalling specific packages of Adams Pantry Basics Saver Size Menudo Seasoning and Flavor Ala Carte Menudo Seasoning. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain undeclared peanut protein, which is a major food allergen.

The affected products include the 18 oz. (511 g) Saver Size Menudo Seasoning (UPC: 041313023720) and the 1.13 LB. Flavor Ala Carte Menudo Seasoning (UPCA: 041313023751). The recall covers specific lots with Best Buy Dates of 22-Oct-16, 18-Sep-16, and 22-Dec-16. For the 1.13 lb. packages, the affected lot numbers are P9A5RK001 and P9A7V7001. The products were distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Washington.

Consumers with these products should check their pantry for the specific UPCs, lot numbers, and Best Buy Dates listed above. If they have the affected items, they should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Adams Pantry Basics Saver Size Menudo Seasoning Net Wt. 18 oz. (511 g) UPC: 041313023720; Flavor Ala Carte Menudo Seasoning (#32 FAC Menudo) 1.13 LB. Item Code: 02375 Item UPCA: 041313023751

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 (4)

  • Best Buy Dates:22-Oct-16
  • 18-Sep-16
  • 22-Dec-16
  • Lot: (1.13 lb. packages only) P9A5RK001 and P9A7V7001

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 45 recalled by Adams Extract & Spice LLC 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.

See all 45 products in this recall →