The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2190-2015·Announced 2015-05-13

Sazon without Annatto Recalled Due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Sazon, Inc. is recalling Sazon without Annatto because the cumin used was contaminated with peanut protein.

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 (undeclared peanut) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sazon, Inc. is recalling 156 units of Sazon without Annatto. The product is identified by UPC 4133103781 and lots 301105 and 301125. The packaging consists of 24 or 12 envelopes of 2.11 oz. each.

The recall is being conducted because the cumin used in the product was contaminated with peanut protein. This constitutes an undeclared allergen hazard.

The product was distributed in New York, Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Illinois, Virginia, and Massachusetts. Consumers who have this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and UPC listed above. If found, they should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Sazon without Annatto
Manufacturer
Sazon, Inc.
Category
Food — Spices
Hazard
Affected units
156

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 (3)

  • UPC 4133103781
  • Lots: 301105 and 301125
  • 24 / 12 env 2.11 oz.

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Sazon, Inc. 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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