Gourmet Foods International Recalls Garam Masala Spice Blend for Undeclared Peanuts
Gourmet Foods International is recalling Culinary Masters Garam Masala Premium Spice Blend 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 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5) due to the reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from undeclared allergens.
Plain-English summary
Gourmet Foods International is recalling Culinary Masters, GARAM MASALA PREMIUM SPICE BLEND, Net Wt. 15oz. The recall was initiated because the cumin used in the manufacturing process was found to contain undeclared peanuts. This is a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The affected product is identified by Item no. 162800 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 who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions. Individuals with a peanut allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming any product that may contain undeclared peanuts.
The recalled product
- Product
- Culinary Masters, GARAM MASALA PREMIUM SPICE BLEND, Net Wt. 15oz.
- 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. 162800
- 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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