The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1620-2015·Announced 2015-04-01

Aunt Patty's Ground Cumin Recalled for Peanut Contamination

GloryBee Inc is recalling Aunt Patty's Ground Cumin because it contains more than 25 ppm of peanut protein.

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 per the rubric mandates a score of 5 regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

GloryBee Inc is voluntarily recalling Aunt Patty's Ground Cumin in 1 lb., 5 lb., 25 lb., and 50 lb. packs. The product is being recalled because it contains more than 25 ppm of peanut protein. The product is labeled with a statement indicating it is handled in a facility that processes and/or repacks peanuts, soy, wheat, tree nuts, and dairy products.

The recall involves a total of 1,109 lbs. of product distributed in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. Specific lot codes are provided for each package size, including MG0074013 for the 1 lb. pack and various codes for the larger 5 lb., 25 lb., and 50 lb. packs.

Consumers with this product should check the lot codes on their packages against the list provided in the official recall notice. If the lot code matches, consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Ground Cumin, sold under Aunt Patty's brand, packed in 1lb. pack, 5 lb. pack, 25 lb. pack, and 50 lb. pack. Product is labeled in part, "***Handled in a facility that processes and/or repacks peanuts, soy, wheat, tree nuts, and dairy products.***" Item #12650 is for 1 lb. It
Manufacturer
GloryBee Inc
Category
Food — Spices
Hazard

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 (8)

  • Lot code for 1 lb. pack: MG0074013
  • Lot codes for 5 lb. pack: MG0076070
  • MG0078195
  • AND MG0074282
  • Lot codes for 25 lb. pack: MG0076503
  • MG0077469
  • AND MG0073506
  • Lot codes for 50 lb. pack: MG0076762 AND MG0073750

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by GloryBee 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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