The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1786-2015·Announced 2015-04-08

Spice N' More Recalls Cumin Powder for Undeclared Peanut

Spice N' More Corp. is recalling various brands of cumin powder because the product may contain undeclared peanut protein.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Cumin may contain undeclared peanut protein."

Plain-English summary

Spice N' More Corp. is recalling multiple brands of cumin powder (comino molido) due to the potential presence of undeclared peanut protein. The recalled products include 12 oz., 7 oz., 2.5 oz., and 5 lb. packages from brands such as Key Food, La Mina, Salma, Spice Class, Casablanca, Natural Spices H, Leader Meret, and All Island Spice.

The recall is being conducted because the cumin powder may contain peanut protein, which is not listed on the product labels. This poses a risk to individuals with peanut allergies.

The affected products were distributed in Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and UPC codes and stop using them if found.

The recalled product

Product
Cumin Powder (comino molido) Various brands: 1) Key Food Quality Natural Spices , NET WT. 12 oz., UPC 073296001440; 2.)La Mina" Quality Natural Spices NET WT. 12 oz., UPC 818685010517; 3) Salma Natural Cumin NET WT. 12 oz., UPC 023913159085; 4.) Spice Class All Natural Cumin…

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)

  • none

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Same manufacturer · Spice N' More Corp.

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