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SevereFDA (Food)·F-2062-2015·Announced 2015-05-06

Con Yeager Spice Company Recalls Ground Cumin for Undeclared Peanuts

Con Yeager Spice Company is recalling specific lots of ground cumin and cumin seeds because they may contain undeclared peanuts.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric, as it poses a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death due to undeclared allergens.

Plain-English summary

Con Yeager Spice Company is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Ground Cumin and Ground Cumin Seeds due to the potential presence of undeclared peanuts. The affected products include 10 lb, 5 lb, 1.5 oz, and 7 oz packages. The recall covers specific lot numbers and UPC codes distributed to various retail locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, New York, and other states.

The recall is being conducted because cumin and cumin-containing spice mixes may contain undeclared peanuts, which is a major food allergen. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products should check their lot numbers and UPC codes against the list provided by the FDA. If the product matches the recalled lots, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
GROUND CUMIN and GROUND CUMIN SEEDS Con Yeager Spice Company, Zelienople, PA 16063 Net Weight: 10 lbs; UPC: 33385; Lot #: 6820; Net Weight: 5 lbs; UPC: 33385; Lot #: 6820; Net Weight: 1.5 oz; UPC: 30491; Lot #: .217751; .218400; .218560; Net Weight: 7 oz; UPC: 31049; Lot #
Manufacturer
Con Yeager Spice Co
Category
Food — Spices
Hazard
Affected units
179

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 (20)

  • UPC: 30491 Lot #: .217751
  • .218400
  • .218560
  • .217102
  • .217061
  • .216762
  • .214544
  • .217974
  • .215254
  • .216086
  • .216246
  • UPC: 30851 LOT #: .215118
  • UPC: 31049 Lot #: .215187
  • .216060
  • .218091
  • .218423
  • .219606
  • .219323
  • .215849
  • .219446

Distribution

Distributed in 20 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 30 recalled by Con Yeager Spice Co 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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