The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1983-2015·Announced 2015-04-22

Culinary Masters Tandoori Rub Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts

Gourmet Foods International is recalling Culinary Masters Tandoori Rub because the cumin ingredient 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 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Gourmet Foods International is recalling Culinary Masters, SEASONING TANDOORI RUB, Net Wt. 30 oz. The product is distributed by Atlanta Foods International in Atlanta, GA. The recall was initiated because the cumin used in the product was found to contain undeclared peanuts.

The affected product is identified by Item no. 126030 and has expiration dates between 2/21/15 and 12/28/16. The product was distributed in the following states: AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, NC, NY, OH, SC, TN, and TX.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and check with the manufacturer or retailer for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Culinary Masters, SEASONING TANDOORI RUB, Net Wt. 30 oz. Distributed by Atlanta Foods International, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Manufacturer
Gourmet Foods International
Category
Food — Spices and Seasonings
Hazard

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Item no. 126030
  • Exp. Dates between 2/21/15-12/28/16

Distribution

Distributed in 16 states:

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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