Culinary Masters Taco Seasoning Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts
Gourmet Foods International is recalling Culinary Masters Master Taco Seasoning because the cumin used in the product contains undeclared peanuts.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. The hazard involves undeclared peanuts, a major allergen, which poses a significant risk of serious adverse health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Gourmet Foods International is voluntarily recalling Culinary Masters, MASTER TACO SEASONING, Net Wt. 26 oz. The recall is being conducted because the cumin ingredient used in the product was found to contain undeclared peanuts.
The affected product is identified by Item no. 25835 and has expiration dates between 2/21/15 and 12/28/16. The product was distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. This recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The recalled product
- Product
- Culinary Masters, MASTER TACO SEASONING, Net Wt. 26 oz.
- Manufacturer
- Gourmet Foods International
- Category
- Food — Spices & Seasonings
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)
- Item no. 25835
- Exp. Dates between 2/21/15-12/28/16
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 33 recalled by Gourmet Foods International 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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