Santos Cardamom Recalled Due to Undeclared Peanut and Wheat Traces
Santos Inc. is recalling cardamom because it was packaged on shared equipment with peanuts and wheat, which are not listed on the label.
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 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Santos Inc. is recalling Santos Brand Cardamom packed in clear plastic bags in 3.5 ounce and 7 ounce sizes. The recall was initiated after a routine inspection revealed that the products, which include various kinds of flours, legumes, and spices, were cross-packaged on shared equipment with peanuts and wheat flour.
The affected products were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts or wheat, but 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, Cardamom packed in clear plastic bags, 3.5 ounces, 7 ounces
- 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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