The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1392-2015·Announced 2015-03-18

First Spice Mixing Recalls Hot Southwestern Seasoning for Peanut Contamination

First Spice Mixing Co. is recalling 24,000 lbs of Worthington Hot Southwestern Seasoning II-B because it 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 violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The presence of undeclared peanut protein poses a severe risk to individuals with peanut allergies.

Plain-English summary

First Spice Mixing Co., Inc. is recalling 24,000 lbs of Worthington Hot Southwestern Seasoning II-B, a 50-lb net weight product. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by its immediate supplier that certain lots of ground cumin used in the seasoning mix may have been contaminated with peanut protein. Peanut is a major food allergen and is not declared on the product label.

The affected lots were shipped between August 12, 2014, and December 15, 2014. The product was distributed in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. Specific lot numbers are listed in the recall documentation.

Consumers with this product should check the lot number on the packaging. If the lot number matches one of the affected lots, consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
WORTHINGTON HOT SOUTHWESTERN SEASONING II- B, Net Weight 50 Lbs. -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. --- INGREDIENTS: SPICES, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, PAPRIKA, LEMON EXTRACT. --- The % of cumin used in the finished seasoning mix is 4.0%. --- The affected
Manufacturer
First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
Category
Food — Spices and 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 (20)

  • Lots 2041403
  • 2051403
  • 2231405
  • 2231409
  • 2311403
  • 2321404
  • 2321405
  • 2461407
  • 2481404
  • 2481409
  • 2541409
  • 2611409
  • 2621402
  • 2801402
  • 2821405
  • 2821408
  • 2861404
  • 2871405
  • 2961409
  • 3001403

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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