The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-2191-2015·Announced 2015-05-13

Sazon Coriander & Annatto Low Sodium Recalled for Undeclared Peanut

Sazon, Inc. is recalling Sazon Coriander & Annatto Low Sodium because the product contains undeclared peanut protein. Consumers with peanut allergies should not consume the product.

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 (undeclared peanut) on a common allergen, which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) under the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Sazon, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Sazon Coriander & Annatto Low Sodium, 18 / 3.52 oz. packages. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared peanut protein in the product. The affected product is identified by UPC 4133103790 and lots 401095, 401105, 401125, and 401135.

The product was distributed in New York, Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Illinois, Virginia, and Massachusetts. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have a peanut allergy or sensitivity should not consume the recalled product. Individuals with specific health concerns regarding this recall should consult their healthcare provider. Consumers may contact Sazon, Inc. for more information regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Sazon Coriander & Annatto Low Sodium
Manufacturer
Sazon, Inc.
Category
Food — Spices & Seasonings
Hazard
Affected units
888

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)

  • UPC 4133103790
  • Lots: 401095
  • 401105
  • 401125 and 401135
  • 18 / 3.52 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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