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.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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.
- Category
- Food — Spices & Seasonings
- 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 (1)
- Lot 1-230879
Distribution
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.
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