The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1606-2015·Announced 2015-04-01

Reo Spice Ground Cumin Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts

Reo Spice & Seasoning, Inc. is recalling 326 packages of 5-pound Ground Cumin in Texas due to undeclared peanuts.

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 FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Reo Spice & Seasoning, Inc. is recalling 326 packages of 5-pound (2.27kg) Ground Cumin. The product is distributed by Ruffino Meats Food Service and was sold in Texas. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain undeclared peanuts.

The affected products are identified by Lot # 2927e and 2948i. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed above. If you have this product, do not consume it. Contact Ruffino Meats Food Service at (979) 776-5685 for further instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Ground Cumin Net Weight 5 LBS (2.27KG) Bryan, Texas 77802 Distributed by: Ruffino Meats Food Service (979)776-5685
Affected units
326

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)

  • Lot# 2927e
  • 2948i

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Reo Spice & Seasoning, 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 9 products in this recall →