The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2417-2017·Announced 2017-07-12

Eatem Foods Recalls South African Style Spice Paste Due to Peanut Allergen

Eatem Foods is recalling 10,650 pounds of South African Style Perl Perl Roasted Spice Paste because a supplier detected peanut allergen in an ingredient.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The rubric mandates a score of 5 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

Eatem Foods Company is recalling 10,650 pounds of South African Style Perl Perl Roasted Spice Paste. The recall was initiated after a supplier notified Eatem Foods that a Chilles product used as an ingredient in the spice blend contained peanut allergen.

The affected product is a 50 lb. (22.7 kg.) spice paste intended for further processing. The specific lots involved are Code No. 13-726, Lot No. 032817, and Lot 032217. The product was prepared by Eatem Foods Company in Vineland, New Jersey.

All of the recalled product was shipped to Canada, specifically to Monfitello, Inc. in Machine, Quebec. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed and stop using the product if it matches the recall details.

The recalled product

Product
SOUTH AFRICAN STYLE PERl PERl ROASTED SPICE PASTE INGREDIENTS: VINEGAR, JALAPENO PUR E;(jalapeno peppers, salt, vinegar), ONION, MINCED GARLIC (garlic, soybean oil, citric acid),PAPRIKA, CANOLA OIL, GRANULATED ONION, BIRDS EYE CHILl PEPPER, SALT,LEMON JUICE…
Manufacturer
Eatem Foods Company Vineland
Category
Food — Spice Paste
Hazard

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)

  • CODE NO. 13-726 LOT NO. 032817 and LOT 032217

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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