The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1388-2015·Announced 2015-03-18

First Spice Mixing Recalls Ground Cumin for Undeclared Peanut

First Spice Mixing Co. is recalling specific lots of pure ground cumin because they may contain undeclared peanut protein.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which corresponds to a Critical severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

First Spice Mixing Co., Inc. is recalling certain lots of Pure Ground Cumin due to potential contamination with peanut protein. The peanut is not declared on the product label, which poses a risk to individuals with peanut allergies.

The recalled product is identified by the following lot numbers: JL1440, JL1421, OC1471, DC1432, and DC1433. The specific quantities for these lots are 10 lbs., 160 lbs., 750 lbs., 350 lbs., and 350 lbs., respectively. The product was distributed in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their labels for the listed lot numbers. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Individuals with peanut allergies should avoid consuming this product.

The recalled product

Product
PURE GROUND CUMIN, Net Weight XXX Lbs. -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY - LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y.
Manufacturer
First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
Category
Food — Spices
Hazard

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Lot numbers (4)

  • Lots JL1440
  • JL1421
  • OC1471
  • DC1432 and DC1433

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 15 recalled by First Spice Mixing Co.,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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