The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1623-2015·Announced 2015-04-01

Colonna Brothers Recalls Ground Cumin Due to Peanut Contamination

Colonna Brothers Inc. is recalling Price Rite Ground Cumin because it may be contaminated with peanut proteins. The product was distributed in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a minimum score of 4 (Severe) due to the potential for serious adverse health consequences from peanut contamination.

Plain-English summary

Colonna Brothers Inc. is voluntarily recalling Price Rite Ground Cumin, Net Wt. 3 oz, UPC 041190761135. The recall is being conducted because the ground cumin received from a supplier may be contaminated with peanut proteins.

The affected product consists of 2,729 cases and was distributed in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. This recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and product name. If found, they should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return it or dispose of it safely.

The recalled product

Product
Price Rite Ground Cumin, Net Wt. 3 oz, UPC 041190761135
Affected units
2,729

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Colonna Brothers 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 3 products in this recall →