The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1432-2015·Announced 2015-03-25

Rill Foods Recalls Chicken Chowder Due to Potential Peanut Contamination

Rill Foods is recalling Buena Mexi Chicken Chowder because the cumin used may be contaminated with 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 a common allergen (peanut) mislabeling/contamination risk, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for allergen mislabeling on common allergens.

Plain-English summary

Rill Foods is recalling specific lots of Buena Mexi Chicken Chowder. The recall is due to the potential for the cumin ingredient to be contaminated with peanut protein. The affected product is packaged in a clear flexible laminate bag with a green card stock topper label. The product is available in two sizes: 3.35 oz and 6.7 oz.

The recall involves 357 units of the large size and 47 units of the small size. The lot code is 102314, which is represented by DDMMYY and located on the case label only. The product was distributed in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Alaska, California, Michigan, Kentucky, and Colorado.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals with a peanut allergy should be particularly cautious, as the product may contain peanut protein.

The recalled product

Product
The product label reads in part "***Buena Mexi Chicken Chowder *** Rill Foods***NET WT. 6.7 OZ.***" or "*** NET WT. 3.35 OZ.***"The product is packaged in a clear flexible laminate bag with a green card stock topper label which has white print. Case label is a white sticker an
Manufacturer
Rill Foods

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Rill Foods 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.

See all 5 products in this recall →