The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1470-2012·Announced 2012-06-27

Santos Brand Whole Mace Recalled for Undeclared Peanut and Wheat Traces

Santos Inc. is recalling Santos Brand Whole Mace because it was cross-packaged 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 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Santos Inc. is recalling Santos Brand Whole Mace, 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 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 who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Santos Brand, Whole Mace packed in clear plastic bags, 3.5 ounces, 7 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 →