Frozen Shrimp Empanada Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts in Cumin
Kabobs Inc is recalling Frozen Shrimp Empanadas because the cumin used contained undeclared peanuts. The product was distributed in Florida, Georgia, and Texas.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 3/5 (High).
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 (peanuts), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries were reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Kabobs Inc is voluntarily recalling Frozen Shrimp Empanada, 100 count, Ready to cook, Item #K718. The recall was initiated because the cumin used in the manufacturing process was found to contain undeclared peanuts. This is a Class II recall, indicating a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The affected product was prepared by Kabob's Acquisition Inc. in Lake City, Georgia. A total of 141 cases (100 count per case) were distributed to retail locations in Florida, Georgia, and Texas. The specific lot code is PM14L07.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific item and lot code. If found, they should not consume the product and should contact the recalling firm for a refund or further instructions. Individuals with a peanut allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid the product entirely.
The recalled product
- Product
- Frozen Shrimp Empanada, 100 count, Ready to cook, Item #K718, Prepared by Kabob's Acquisition Inc., 5423 North Lake Drive, Lake City, Ga. 30260.
- Manufacturer
- Kabobs Inc
- Category
- Food — Frozen Prepared Foods
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)
- K718 -Lot PM14L07
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Kabobs Inc 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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