The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1473-2012·Announced 2012-06-27

Santos Brand Suji Flour Recalled for Undeclared Peanut and Wheat Traces

Santos Inc. is recalling 2-pound bags of Suji (Farina) because routine inspections found the product was processed on shared equipment with peanuts and wheat, which are not listed on the packaging.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. 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, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Santos Inc. is recalling Santos Brand, Suji (Farina) packed in clear plastic bags, 2 pounds. 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 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, Suji (Farina) packed in clear plastic bags, 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 →