Ground Cumin Recalled for Potential Peanut Contamination
Imported Foods Resource Group is recalling 10 jars of ground cumin due to potential peanut contamination. The product was distributed to six hotels and restaurants in Massachusetts.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are classified as Critical (Score 5) regardless of other factors, as they involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Imported Foods Resource Group, Inc. is recalling 10 jars of 16 oz. Ground Cumin. The recall is being issued because the cumin may be contaminated with peanut protein. The affected product is identified by Lot Numbers 70279 and 72596.
The recalled product was distributed to six hotels and restaurants in Massachusetts. No other distribution locations are specified in the source text.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed. Individuals with a peanut allergy should avoid consuming the product. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ground Cumin. 16 oz. Oz Qt Spice Jar
- Manufacturer
- Imported Foods Resource Group, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Spices
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 10
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 (2)
- Lot Numbers: 70279
- 72596
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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