The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1879-2015·Announced 2015-04-15

Texamerican Cumin Recalled Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Texamerican Food Blending is recalling 5 lb. bags of Cumin because two lots of 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 explicitly 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. Additionally, the hazard involves undeclared peanut allergen, a common allergen that poses a severe risk to sensitive individuals.

Plain-English summary

Texamerican Food Blending, Inc. is recalling 265 pounds of Texamerican Cumin 5 lbs. (Item Number: ARCH075-05). 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 covers specific lots with expiration dates ranging from August 12, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The product was distributed in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for instructions. The firm has taken corrective action to discontinue ordering the specific ingredient from the supplier.

The recalled product

Product
Texamerican Cumin 5 lbs. Item Number: ARCH075-05
Manufacturer
Texamerican Food Blending, Inc.
Category
Food — Spices
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 (7)

  • Lot Number 434514-01 Expiration Date: 12/11/2015
  • 433014-01 Expiration Date: 11/26/2015
  • 101614-01 Expiration Date: 10/16/2015
  • 100114-01 Expiration Date: 10/01/2015
  • 081214-01 Expiration Date: 08/12/2015
  • 082514-01 Expiration Date: 08/25/2015
  • 102014-01 Expiration Date: 10/22/2015

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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