Chili Powder Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Protein
Wm. E. Martin & Sons Co., Inc. is recalling 50-pound bags of chili powder because they 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which is defined as a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Undeclared major allergens like peanut protein fall under this high-risk category.
Plain-English summary
Wm. E. Martin & Sons Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling 312 units of 50-pound bags of chili powder. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared peanut protein, which is a major food allergen.
The affected product is identified by Lot Numbers M-56821 and M-56698. The product was distributed to customers in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Virginia.
Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return it or dispose of it safely. Individuals with a peanut allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming any product from these lot numbers.
The recalled product
- Product
- CHILI POWDER 50 LBS
- Manufacturer
- Wm. E. Martin & Sons Co., Inc.
- Category
- Food — Spices and Seasonings
- Affected units
- 312
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 Numbers: 1) M-56821
- 2) M-56698
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Wm. E. Martin & Sons 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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