The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1990-2015·Announced 2015-04-22

Culinary Masters Moroccan Seasoning Blend Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts

Gourmet Foods International is recalling Culinary Masters Moroccan Seasoning Blend because the cumin used contains undeclared peanuts.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which is defined as a serious health hazard. The rubric mandates a score of 5 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

Gourmet Foods International is recalling Culinary Masters, MASTERS MOROCCAN SEASONING BLEND, Net Wt. 20 oz and 7 lbs. The product is distributed by Atlanta Foods International, Atlanta, GA 30303. The recall involves Item no’s. 163855 & 163856 with expiration dates between 2/21/15-12/28/16.

The recall was initiated because the products were manufactured with cumin found to contain undeclared peanuts. This is a potential allergen hazard for consumers with peanut allergies.

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 found.

The recalled product

Product
Culinary Masters, MASTERS MOROCCAN 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. 163855 & 163856
  • 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 →