The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1391-2015·Announced 2015-03-18

First Spice Mixing Recalls Burrito Loco Seasoning for Peanut Allergen

First Spice Mixing Co. is recalling specific lots of Burrito Loco All-Purpose Seasoning because ground cumin ingredients may contain undeclared peanut protein.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death, specifically due to undeclared peanut allergen.

Plain-English summary

First Spice Mixing Co., Inc. is recalling specific lots of Burrito Loco All-Purpose Seasoning (SEA-189). The recall was initiated after the company was notified by its immediate supplier that the ground cumin used in the product may have been contaminated with peanut protein, which is not declared on the product label.

The affected lots are 2171404 and 3081406. These lots were shipped on August 6, 2014, and November 4, 2014. The product was distributed to New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should check their pantry for the lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Individuals with a peanut allergy should avoid consuming this product.

The recalled product

Product
BURRITO LOCO ALL-PURPOSE SEASONING (SEA-189) -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. --- INGREDIENTS: SALT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SUGAR, SPICES, FLAVORINGS (SPICE EXTRACTIVES). --- The % of cumin used in the finished seasoning mix is 0.75%. --- The affected lots we
Manufacturer
First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
Category
Food — Spices and Seasonings
Hazard

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Lots 2171404 and 3081406

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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