The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1590-2016·Announced 2016-07-20

Silva International Recalls Dehydrated Chipotle Powder for Undeclared Gluten

Silva International is recalling 2,908 lbs of dehydrated chipotle powder because samples tested positive for gluten, possibly from wheat, which was not disclosed on the label.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (undeclared wheat/gluten) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Silva International Inc. is recalling 2,908 lbs of dehydrated chipotle powder packaged in 50 lb. poly-lined cardboard boxes. The recall was initiated after samples of the product tested positive for gluten, possibly from wheat. The potential presence of wheat was not disclosed on the product label.

The affected product was shipped to locations in Texas, Ohio, Illinois, Connecticut, Alabama, Florida, Wisconsin, Colorado, and New Zealand. The specific codes associated with the recalled product are 120815369-50 and 020516690-50.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific codes and packaging described. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Dehydrated chipotle powder from Silva International packaged in a 50 lb. poly-lined cardboard box.

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 (2)

  • 120815369-50
  • 020516690-50

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Silva International 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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Same manufacturer · Silva International Inc.

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