The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1625-2015·Announced 2015-04-01

Colonna Brothers Recalls Ground Cumin for Potential Peanut Contamination

Colonna Brothers Inc. is recalling E & S 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric. Additionally, peanut contamination is a high-risk allergen hazard.

Plain-English summary

Colonna Brothers Inc. is recalling E & S Ground Cumin, Net Wt. 1 LB (16 oz.), manufactured by Colonna Brothers Inc. and distributed by E & S Foods, Inc. The recall involves 2,729 cases of the product, identified by UPC 000000130059.

The recall was initiated because the ground cumin was received from a supplier and may be contaminated with peanut proteins. This poses a risk to consumers with peanut allergies.

The affected product was distributed in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and product details. If found, they should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
E & S Ground Cumin, Net Wt. 1 LB (16 oz.), E & S Foods, Inc., Whippany, NJ 07981, UPC 000000130059
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 →