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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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
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