Santos Deggi Mirch Recalled for Undeclared Peanut and Wheat Traces
Santos Inc. is recalling Deggi Mirch spice products because they were packaged on shared equipment with peanuts and wheat, posing an allergen risk.
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 mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Santos Inc. is recalling Santos Brand Deggi Mirch (Red Capsicum & Kashmiri Red Chile Powder) in 7-ounce, 14-ounce, and 2-pound clear plastic bags. 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 in packaging that did not disclose the presence of peanuts or wheat, although they may contain traces of these allergens. The products were distributed to retail markets in Northern California. There is no UPC code, lot code, or expiration date on the products.
Consumers with these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Santos Brand, Deggi Mirch (Red Capsicum & Kashmiri Red Chile Powder) packed in clear plastic bags, 7 ounces, 14 ounces, 2 pounds
- Manufacturer
- Santos Inc.
- Category
- Food — Spices
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.
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