The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1467-2012·Announced 2012-06-27

Santos Garam Masala Recalled for Undeclared Peanut and Wheat Traces

Santos Inc. is recalling Garam Masala spice mix because it was packaged on shared equipment with peanuts and wheat, posing an allergen risk.

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 minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric, as it involves a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences from undeclared major allergens.

Plain-English summary

Santos Inc. is recalling Santos Brand Garam Masala (Indian Spice Mix) in 7-ounce and 16-ounce 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 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 with allergies to peanuts or wheat should avoid consuming the product. The source text does not specify further consumer actions such as disposal or return instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Santos Brand, Garam Masala (Indian Spice Mix) packed in clear plastic bags, 7 ounces, 16 ounces
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 →