The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2135-2016·Announced 2016-09-21

Best Foods Recalls Deer Cumin Powder for Undeclared Peanut

Best Foods NJ, Inc. is recalling Deer Cumin Powder because it may contain undeclared peanut. The product was distributed to several states.

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 on a common allergen (peanut), which meets the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Best Foods NJ, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 130 bags of Deer Cumin Powder in 7 oz and 14 oz sizes. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain undeclared peanut, which is a major food allergen.

The affected product is packed for Best Foods Inc. in Edison, NJ. The 7 oz bags have UPC 714760027497, and the 14 oz bags have UPC 714760027503. The product does not have lot codes. Distribution dates range from January 1, 2015, to February 3, 2016. The product was distributed in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Virginia.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with a peanut allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming this product.

The recalled product

Product
Deer Cumin Powder 7 oz.., UPC 714760027497 14 oz UPC 714760027503 Packed for: Best Foods Inc. Edison, NJ 08817
Manufacturer
Best Foods NJ, Inc.
Category
Food — Spices
Hazard
Affected units
130

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 (1)

  • no lot codes on product. distribution dates include 1/1/2015-2/3/2016

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

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