The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1876-2015·Announced 2015-04-15

Texamerican Chili Powder Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Texamerican Food Blending is recalling specific lots of chili powder because ingredients were contaminated with peanut allergen, which is not listed on the label.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata identifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which is defined as a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Undeclared major allergens like peanuts fall under this classification.

Plain-English summary

Texamerican Food Blending, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Texamerican Chili Powder in 5 lb and 10 lb sizes. The recall was initiated after the company received notification from its supplier that two lots of ingredients used in the product were contaminated with peanut allergen. The affected products do not list peanuts in the ingredient statement.

The recall involves 1,450 pounds of product. The 5 lb items (Item Number ARCH064-50) and 10 lb items (Item Number TF5002, R&D only) were distributed in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Tennessee. Specific lot numbers and expiration dates are listed in the official recall notice.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of Texamerican Chili Powder should stop using the product and contact the company for instructions on disposal or return. The firm has discontinued ordering ingredients from the affected supplier as a corrective action.

The recalled product

Product
Texamerican Chili Powder: 5 lbs. Item Number: ARCH064-50; 10 lbs. Item Number: TF5002 (R&D only).
Manufacturer
Texamerican Food Blending, 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 (12)

  • 5 lbs: Lot Number 434514-01 Expiration Date: 06/09/2015
  • 433014-01 Expiration Date: 05/25/2015
  • 111414-01 Expiration Date: 05/13/2015
  • 102714-01 Expiration Date: 04/25/2015
  • 101614-01 Expiration Date: 04/14/2015
  • 100114-01 Expiration Date: 03/30/2015
  • 091714-01 Expiration Date: 03/16/2015
  • 090214-01 Expiration Date: 03/01/2015
  • 081214-01 Expiration Date: 02/08/2015
  • 082514-01 Expiration Date: 02/21/2015
  • 434514-01
  • 102014-01 Expiration Date: 12/22/2015.. 10 lbs: Lot Number 434414-01

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Texamerican Food Blending, 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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