Starwest Caribbean Jerk Seasoning Recalled for Peanut Protein
Starwest Botanicals is recalling 20 lb. bags of Caribbean Jerk Seasoning due to the presence of 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 classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Starwest Botanicals, Inc. is recalling 20 lb. bags of BAM150 Caribbean Jerk Seasoning. The recall was initiated after the immediate supplier notified the company that the ground cumin from Turkey used in the product contained peanut protein.
The affected product is identified by Lot 12056-71. The source text indicates that the product was distributed to one customer in Missouri.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact Starwest Botanicals, Inc. for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- BAM150 Caribbean Jerk Seasoning
- Manufacturer
- Starwest Botanicals, Inc
- Category
- Food — Spices and 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 12056-71
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by Starwest Botanicals, 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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