The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-2820-2015·Announced 2015-07-15

Southern Style Spices Recalls Ground Cumin for Peanut Protein

Southern Style Spices is recalling 775 lbs of ground cumin distributed in Texas because it may contain peanut protein.

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 corresponds to a severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Southern Style Spices is recalling 775 lbs of ground cumin, 50 lbs net weight, distributed in Texas. The product is identified by lot numbers CUGR-14199 and CUGR-14238.

The recall was initiated because the ground cumin may contain peanut protein. This poses a risk to individuals with peanut allergies.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact Southern Style Spices at (512) 272-5621 for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Cumin, Ground NET WT. 50 LBS. DISTRIBUTED BY: SOUTHERN STYLE SPICES PO BOX 20 MANOR, TX 78653 PHONE: (512)272-5621

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)

  • Lot: CUGR-14199 and CUGR-14238

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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