The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1330-2019·Announced 2019-05-15

Elite Spice Recalls Basil Olive Oil Tortilla Seasoning for Undeclared Milk

Elite Spice Inc. is recalling Basil Olive Oil Flavored Tortilla Seasoning because it contains an undeclared milk allergen.

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: "Elite Spice, Inc. has initiated a recall of Basil Olive Oil Flavored Tortilla Seasoning, Lot Number:1-310242, Units Per Case: 1, Weight Per Package: 50 pounds because Elite Spice produced a batch of seasoning containing an undeclared milk…"

Plain-English summary

Elite Spice Inc. has initiated a recall of Basil Olive Oil Flavored Tortilla Seasoning. The affected product is identified by Lot Number 1-310242 and is packaged in 50-pound boxes with liners. The recall involves 10 cases, totaling 500 pounds.

The recall was initiated because the batch of seasoning contains an undeclared milk allergen. This poses a risk to individuals with milk allergies who may consume the product without knowing it contains milk.

The product was distributed to one domestic customer. Consumers who have purchased this specific lot should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer or their point of purchase for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Basil Olive Oil Flavored Tortilla Seasoning Package Type: Box with liner, Units Per Case: 1, Weight Per Package: 50 pounds
Manufacturer
Elite Spice Inc.

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)

  • Product Code: 37805A9 Lot Number: 1-310242

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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