The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2023-2015·Announced 2015-04-29

Badia Ground Cumin Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Protein

Badia Spices, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Badia Ground Cumin due to undeclared peanut protein. The recall covers 13,216 cases distributed across multiple US states and foreign countries.

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. Undeclared peanut protein is a high-risk allergen.

Plain-English summary

Badia Spices, Inc. is recalling 13,216 cases of Badia Ground Cumin because the product contains undeclared peanut protein. The affected products include 2 oz., 7 oz., and 16 oz. packages with specific lot numbers and UPC codes listed in the recall notice.

The recall covers distribution in the United States, including Florida, Texas, Idaho, Washington, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Kansas, Arkansas, North Carolina, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, and St. Thomas, USVI. The product was also distributed to foreign countries including Canada, the Netherlands, the Cayman Islands, St. Kitts, Grenada, Honduras, Costa Rica, Dominica, Colombia, Curacao, Bonaire, Tortola, and St. Maarten.

Consumers with these specific lots of Badia Ground Cumin should stop using the product and contact Badia Spices, Inc. for further instructions. Individuals with a peanut allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming any product from the affected lots.

The recalled product

Product
BADIA Ground Cumin
Manufacturer
Badia Spices, Inc.
Affected units
13,216

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 (6)

  • 2 oz. - Lot 117151
  • UPC 033844-00002-8
  • 7 oz. - Lot 116837
  • UPC 033844-00007-3
  • 16 oz. - Lot 116696
  • UPC 033844-00516-0.

Distribution