The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1465-2012·Announced 2012-06-27

Santos Fennel Seeds Recalled for Undeclared Peanut and Wheat Traces

Santos Inc. is recalling fennel seeds due to cross-packaging with peanuts and wheat flour, which were not declared on the packaging.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 per the rubric. The hazard involves undeclared major allergens (peanuts and wheat) on a product that may contain traces of them.

Plain-English summary

Santos Inc. is recalling Santos Brand Fennel Seeds packed in clear plastic bags in 3.5 ounce, 7 ounce, 14 ounce, and 2 pound sizes. The recall was initiated after a routine inspection revealed that the products were cross-packaged on shared equipment with peanuts and wheat flour.

The affected products were distributed to retail markets in Northern California. The packaging did not reveal the presence of peanuts or wheat, but the products may contain traces of these allergens. There is no UPC code, lot code, or expiration date on the products.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and stop using them if they have them. Individuals with allergies to peanuts or wheat should be particularly cautious.

The recalled product

Product
Santos Brand, Fennel Seeds packed in clear plastic bags, 3.5 ounces, 7 ounces, 14 ounces, 2 pounds
Manufacturer
Santos Inc.

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)

  • There is no UPC code/lot code/expiration date on products.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 14 recalled by Santos 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.

See all 14 products in this recall →