Rex King of Spice Cajun Creole Seasoning Recalled for Peanut Allergen
Gulf Coast Blenders is recalling Rex King of Spice Cajun Creole Seasoning because the cumin used may contain peanut protein.
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 (peanut) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Gulf Coast Blenders, Inc. is recalling Rex King of Spice (R) Cajun Creole Seasoning, 4.62 oz. (131 g) units, produced exclusively for Rex Fine Foods. The recall involves 104 cases of 12 units, identified by Lot# 4343 and a Best By date of 12/09/16.
The recall is being conducted because the spice blends contain ground cumin that was recalled by Schiff Food Products due to the possible presence of peanut protein. This poses a risk to individuals with peanut allergies.
The affected product was distributed in Louisiana, Alabama, Texas, and California. Consumers with this product should check the lot number and best-by date and stop using it if it matches the recalled items.
The recalled product
- Product
- REX KING OF SPICE (R) CAJUN CREOLE SEASONING, NET WEIGHT 4.62 oz. (131 g), Produced Exclusively for: REX FINE FOODS, New Orleans, LA 70126
- Manufacturer
- Gulf Coast Blenders, Inc
- 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 (2)
- Lot# 4343
- BEST BY 12/09/16
Distribution
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.
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