The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1794-2015·Announced 2015-04-08

Adkins Barbecue Spice Recalled Due to Recalled Cumin Ingredient

American Spice & Seasoning, Inc. is recalling Adkins Barbecue Spice because it contains cumin from a recalled supplier.

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 severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric, regardless of the lack of reported illnesses in the source text.

Plain-English summary

American Spice & Seasoning, Inc. is recalling Adkins Barbecue Spice, Net Wt. 25 lbs. (UPC: 0-77139-21382-3). The recall involves 1,125 pounds of the product, which was distributed in bulk packaging for further use in Louisiana and Texas. The affected production date codes are 11-04-2014 and 11-11-2014.

The recall was initiated because the company received recalled cumin from Adams Extract & Spice, LLC, which was used in the production of the BBQ Spice Blend. The source text does not specify the exact nature of the defect in the cumin or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.

Consumers and businesses who purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return. The product was distributed in bulk, so it is likely intended for commercial or food service use rather than direct retail sale to individual consumers.

The recalled product

Product
Adkins Barbecue Spice Net Wt. 25 lbs. UPC: 0-77139-21382-3

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 (2)

  • Production Date Codes: 11-04-2014
  • 11-11-2014

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: