The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1346-2019·Announced 2019-05-15

El Guapo Chile Pods Recalled for Unlabeled Peanut Allergen

Mojave Foods is recalling El Guapo Chile Pods due to an unlabeled peanut allergen. Consumers should check their pantry for the affected sizes and UPC codes.

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: "Mojave Foods Corporation (subsidiary of McCormick) is initiating a voluntary recall of El Guapo Chile Habanero and Chile Pasilla-Ancho pouches due to unlabeled peanut allergen."

Plain-English summary

Mojave Foods Corporation, a subsidiary of McCormick, is voluntarily recalling El Guapo Chile Habanero and Chile Pasilla-Ancho pouches. The recall is being initiated because the product contains an unlabeled peanut allergen.

The affected products include El Guapo Pasilla-Ancho Chile Pods in 2 oz, 7.5 oz, and 11 oz sizes. The specific UPC codes and best-by dates are listed in the structured product information. The product was distributed to 29 states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPC codes and best-by dates. If the product is found, consumers should not consume it and should contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
El Guapo Pasilla-Ancho Chile Pods 2oz, 7.5oz, 11oz
Manufacturer
McCormick & Company, Inc. - Flavor Manufacturing Center
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 (5)

  • 2oz: UPC# 044989010391
  • Best By Jun/20/20 7.5oz: UPC# 044989211088
  • Best By Jun/13/20
  • Best By Jun/14/20 11oz: UPC# 044989211149
  • Best By Jun/12/20

Distribution

Distributed in 28 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by McCormick & Company, Inc. - Flavor Manufacturing Center 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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