The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (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.

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

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
Manufacturer
Adams Extract & Spice LLC
Category
Food — Spices & Seasonings
Hazard

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

Distributed in 23 states:

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 →

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