The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1607-2015·Announced 2015-04-01

Reo Bear Creek Kitchen Texas Chili Blend Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts

Reo Spice & Seasoning, Inc. is recalling 300 packages of Reo Bear Creek Kitchen Texas Chili Blend because the product may contain undeclared peanuts.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product may contain undeclared peanuts."

Plain-English summary

Reo Spice & Seasoning, Inc. is recalling 300 packages of Reo Bear Creek Kitchen Texas Chili Blend, Net WT 25 lbs. The recall was initiated because the product may contain undeclared peanuts, which is a significant food allergen.

The affected products are identified by Lot numbers 1205141, 1205142, and 1205143. These items were distributed in Texas.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Reo Bear Creek Kitchen Texas Chili Blend Net WT 25 lbs Reo Spice & Seasoning, Inc. Huntsville, TX 77320 (936)294-0222
Manufacturer
Reo Spice & Seasoning, Inc
Category
Food — Spices & Seasonings
Hazard
Affected units
300

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 (3)

  • Lot# 1205141
  • 1205142
  • and 1205143

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.

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