Culinary Masters Chili Powder Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts
Gourmet Foods International is recalling Culinary Masters Chili Powder Light Premium Mexico because the cumin used in the product 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 source metadata identifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which the rubric defines as Critical (score 5) due to the serious health risk posed by undeclared allergens.
Plain-English summary
Gourmet Foods International is recalling Culinary Masters, CHILI POWDER LIGHT PREMIUM MEXICO, in 20 oz. and 6 lbs. sizes. The product is distributed by Atlanta Foods International in Atlanta, GA.
The recall was initiated because the cumin used to manufacture the product was found to contain undeclared peanuts. This poses a risk to consumers with peanut allergies.
The affected products have item numbers 163974 and 163975 and 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 should check their pantries for these specific items and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Culinary Masters, CHILI POWDER LIGHT PREMIUM MEXICO, Net Wt. 20 oz. and 6 lbs, Distributed by Atlanta Foods International, Atlanta, GA 30303.
- 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 nos. 163974 & 163975
- 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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