The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1993-2015·Announced 2015-04-22

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.

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 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
Hazard

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Item nos. 163974 & 163975
  • 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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