The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1361-2015·Announced 2015-03-04

Gulf Coast Blenders Recalls REX King of Spice Ground Pati Dry Marinade

Gulf Coast Blenders is recalling REX King of Spice Ground Pati Dry Marinade due to possible peanut protein contamination in the ground cumin ingredient.

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 (possible peanut protein) on a common allergen, 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

Gulf Coast Blenders, Inc. is recalling REX King of Spice (R) Ground Pati Dry Marinade, net weight 25 lbs. (11.34kg.), produced exclusively for REX Fine Foods. The recall involves 2 bags of the product with Lot# 4336 and a Best By date of 12/15/16.

The recall is being conducted because the spice blend contains ground cumin that was recalled by Schiff Food Products due to the possible presence of peanut protein. Peanut is a major food allergen, and its presence in a product not labeled as containing peanuts poses a risk to individuals with peanut allergies.

The affected product was distributed in Louisiana, Alabama, Texas, and California. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and best-by date listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
REX KING OF SPICE (R) GROUND PATI DRY MARINADE, NET WEIGHT 25 lbs. (11.34kg.), Produced Exclusively for: REX FINE FOODS, New Orleans, LA 70126
Affected units
2

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 (2)

  • Lot# 4336
  • BEST BY 12/15/16

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Gulf Coast Blenders, 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.

See all 6 products in this recall →