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.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Cumin may contain undeclared peanut protein."
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
- Manufacturer
- La Centro Americana Corporation
- Category
- Food — Spices
- 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 (1)
- none
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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