The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1630-2014·Announced 2014-03-19

Elite Spice Recalls Chipotle Nut Seasoning Due to Salmonella Risk

Elite Spice Inc. is recalling 500 lbs of Chipotle Nut Seasoning because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed to nine states.

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 source text explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Elite Spice Inc. is voluntarily recalling 500 lbs of Chipotle Nut Seasoning, Elite Code # 38113A2, Lot 1-230879. The product consists of 50 lb poly-lined cartons labeled with the address 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794.

The recall is being issued because the bulk spice, intended for further manufacturing, may be contaminated with Salmonella. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The affected product was distributed to Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Chipotle Nut Seasoning, Elite Code # 38113A2, 50 lb poly-lined cartons labeled in part ***Elite Spice Inc. 7151 Montevideo Road, Jessup MD. 20794***
Manufacturer
Elite Spice Inc.

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 (1)

  • Lot 1-230879

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Elite Spice 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 6 products in this recall →