The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1988-2015·Announced 2015-04-22

Culinary Masters Cajun Steak Seasoning Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts

Gourmet Foods International is recalling Culinary Masters Cajun Steak Seasoning Blend because the cumin used in the product contains undeclared peanuts.

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 (peanuts), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Gourmet Foods International is voluntarily recalling Culinary Masters, MASTERS CAJUN STEAK SEASONING BLEND in 20 oz. and 7 lbs. sizes. The product is distributed by Atlanta Foods International in Atlanta, GA.

The recall was initiated because the cumin used in the manufacturing process was found to contain undeclared peanuts. Peanuts are a major food allergen, and the presence of undeclared allergens poses a risk to individuals with peanut allergies.

The affected products include Item no's. 165841 & 163842 with expiration dates between 2/21/15 and 12/28/16. The product was distributed in AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, NC, NY, OH, SC, TN & TX. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific items and stop using them if they have them.

The recalled product

Product
Culinary Masters, MASTERS CAJUN STEAK SEASONING BLEND, Net Wt. 20 oz. and 7 lbs, Distributed by Atlanta Foods International, Atlanta, GA 30303.

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 nos. 165841 & 163842
  • 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.

See all 33 products in this recall →