The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1906-2015·Announced 2015-04-15

Myc Ingredients Recalls Ground Cumin for Undeclared Peanut Protein

Myc Ingredients is recalling 1,918 pounds of ground cumin distributed in New Jersey and New York because it may contain undeclared peanut protein.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (peanut), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Myc Ingredients, Inc. is recalling 1,918 pounds of Ground Cumin-ETO treated, NET WT 50 LBS. The product was distributed in New Jersey and New York. The recall was initiated because the cumin may contain undeclared peanut protein.

The affected lot numbers are M-5379C, 2927 E, 2808E, M-5360A, 2948E, and 2686E. The product was distributed by Myc Ingredients, Inc.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers listed above. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and contact the distributor for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
MYC Ingredients, Inc. Ground Cumin-ETO treated, NET WT 50 LBS. DISTRIBUTED BY: MYC Ingredients 718-793-3310
Manufacturer
Myc Ingredients
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 (6)

  • Lot Numbers: M-5379C
  • 2927 E
  • 2808E
  • M-5360A
  • 2948E
  • 2686E

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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