The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1995-2015·Announced 2015-04-22

Culinary Masters Rub Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts in Cumin

Gourmet Foods International is recalling Culinary Masters rub because the cumin ingredient 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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Gourmet Foods International is recalling Culinary Masters, RUB EXECUTIVE G.HILL MARRIOT, Net Wt. 7 lbs. The product is distributed by Atlanta Foods International in Atlanta, GA. The recall is due to the cumin used in the product being found to contain undeclared peanuts.

The affected product is identified by Item no. 202856 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 should check their pantries for this specific product and stop using it if they have it. Individuals with a peanut allergy should be particularly cautious.

The recalled product

Product
Culinary Masters, RUB EXECUTIVE G.HILL MARRIOT, Net Wt. 7 lbs. Distributed by Atlanta Foods International, Atlanta, GA 30303.
Manufacturer
Gourmet Foods International
Category
Food — Spices & Seasonings
Hazard

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. 202856
  • 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 →

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