The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2101-2015·Announced 2015-05-06

JCB Flavors Recalls Fajita Seasoning Due to Peanut Allergen Contamination

JCB Flavors is recalling Fajita Seasoning because it contains ground cumin that tested positive for trace peanut allergens.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling/contamination (peanut) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

JCB Flavors, LLC is conducting a recall of various Fajita Seasoning products. The recall involves specific product codes and packaging configurations, including 4/6.5 jugs, 12 x 1.38 lb. jars, 12 x 4oz jars, 12 x 22oz jars, 12 x 10.5 oz jars, 4 x 6.5 lb. jugs, and 1 x 6 lb units. The total quantity recalled is 1040 lbs. Affected lot codes include 1113140502, 1106140504 0912140504, and 1106140504 1015140201.

The recall was initiated after JCB Flavors was informed by their supplier, Schiff Food Products, that the ground cumin used as an ingredient in these products tested positive for trace amounts of peanut allergens. The cumin was received by JCB Flavors between October and December 2014.

The affected products were distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, California, Indiana, New Jersey, and Arkansas. Consumers should check their inventory for the specific product codes and lot numbers listed above. If they possess these items, they should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
JCB FLAVORS, LLC, Product Code 1001801604, 1001803212, 1001805512, 101180, Fajita Seasoning, "4/6.5 jugs, 12 x 1.38 lb. jar, 12x 4oz jar, 12 x 22oz jar, 12x 10.5 oz jar 4 x 6.5 lb. jug, 1 x 6 lb unit, UPC 6410104340.
Manufacturer
JCB Flavors, LLC
Category
Food — 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 (4)

  • Lot codes: 1113140502
  • 1113140502
  • 1106140504 0912140504
  • 1106140504 1015140201.

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 42 recalled by JCB Flavors, LLC 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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