The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1868-2015·Announced 2015-04-08

Starwest Botanicals Recalls Blue Cheese Jalapeno Steak for Peanut Allergen

Starwest Botanicals is recalling Blue Cheese Jalapeno Steak due to the presence of peanut protein. The product was distributed to one customer in Missouri.

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 minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric. Additionally, the hazard involves an undeclared major allergen (peanut), which poses a significant risk of severe allergic reaction.

Plain-English summary

Starwest Botanicals, Inc. is recalling 2.5 lbs. of BAM142 Blue Cheese Jalapeno Steak, Lot 12135-71. The recall was initiated after the immediate supplier notified Starwest Botanicals of a recall of ground cumin from Turkey due to the presence of peanut protein.

The affected product was distributed to one customer in Missouri. The source text does not specify the exact date of distribution or the specific location of the customer within the state.

Consumers who possess this product should stop using it and contact Starwest Botanicals, Inc. for further instructions. The recall is driven by the potential presence of peanut protein, a major food allergen, in the ground cumin ingredient.

The recalled product

Product
BAM142 Blue Cheese Jalapeno Steak

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 12135-71

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.

See all 5 products in this recall →