Spice N’ More Corporation of New York is recalling several brands of cumin powder because they may contain undeclared peanuts, one of the major food allergens. People who are allergic to peanuts could have a life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat these products. No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recalled products are 2.5 ounce containers of “All Island Spice” cumin powder, 7 ounce containers of “Casablanca”, “H Harvest”, “Spice Class” and “Leader Meret” cumin powder, and 12 ounce containers of “Salma”, “Spice Class”, “La Mina” and “Key Food” cumin powder. The products were on sale from September 23, 2014 to November 30, 2014. They were sold in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, Michigan, Massachusetts, and South Carolina in wholesale and retail stores.
The product is in 2.5 ounce, 7 ounce, and 12 ounce clear plastic containers with UPC numbers 07329600144, 81868501051, 02391315908, 81597800822, 81597800423, 63923510835, 63923510117, 63923513235, and 60953908472. The peanut-containing product was distributed in packaging that didn’t reveal the presence of peanuts. The problem was contamination of the product in its country of origin.
If you are allergic to peanuts and purchased any of these products, do not eat them. Discard or return to the place of purchase for a refund. You can see pictures of product labels at the FDA web site.
