The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2140-2015·Announced 2015-05-06

JCB Flavors Recalls Fajita Seasoning Due to Peanut Allergen Contamination

JCB Flavors is recalling Fajita Seasoning because ground cumin used in the product 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.

Plain-English summary

JCB Flavors, LLC is conducting a recall of Fajita Seasoning, Product Code 60040. The recalled product consists of 4-18 oz jars with UPC 75756012843. The total quantity involved is 1040 lbs. The affected lot codes are 0717140703, 0808140703, 0828140701, 0909140703, and 1008140701.

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

The product was distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, California, Indiana, New Jersey, and Arkansas. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific lot codes listed above and stop using the product if it matches the recall details.

The recalled product

Product
JCB FLAVORS, LLC, Product Code 60040, Fajita Seasoning, 4 - 18 oz jars UPC 75756012843.
Manufacturer
JCB Flavors, LLC

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 (5)

  • Lot Codes: 0717140703
  • 0808140703
  • 0828140701
  • 0909140703
  • 1008140701.

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.

See all 42 products in this recall →