The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1414-2015·Announced 2015-03-18

La Centro Americana Ground Cumin Recalled for Undeclared Peanut

La Centro Americana Corporation is recalling 5-pound containers of ground cumin because the product may contain undeclared peanut protein.

What this means for you

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 on a common allergen (peanut), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

La Centro Americana Corporation is voluntarily recalling La Centro Americana COMINO MOLIDO Ground Cumin, Net Wt. 5 LBS, held in clear plastic containers. The recall is being conducted because the cumin may contain undeclared peanut protein.

The recall involves 6 units initially, of which 5 units have been returned. The product was distributed in New York. The recalling firm is La Centro Americana Corporation, located at 2280 Union Blvd., Bay Shore, NY 11706.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the distributor for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
La Centro Americana COMINO MOLIDO Ground Cumin, Net Wt. 5 LBS held in clear plastic containers. Distributed by: La Centro Americana Corp. 2280 Union Blvd. Bay Shore, NY 11706 Tel. (631) 206-3097

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 (1)

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Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: