America’s Best brand “(Jeera) Cumin Powder” is being recalled for undeclared cumin. Consumers who are allergic or have a sensitivity to peanuts should not use this product as they risk a severe or life-threatening allergic reaction if they do. No illnesses had been reported at the time of the recall. The recalled product was packaged and distributed by Patel Grocery located at 5303 4th Ave in Brooklyn. The “(Jeera) Cumin Powder” was packaged in an uncoded, 14 oz (400 gm) plastic bag. The product was sold at various retail stores in Brooklyn. The problem was discovered during routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. … [Read more...]
Maya Cumin Powder Recalled for Undeclared Peanut
April 3, 2015 by
Maya Overseas Food Inc. of Maspeth, NY is recalling its 7- ounce packages of cumin powder because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People with allergies to peanuts should not eat this product as they run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they do. The recalled product was distributed at retail stores in NY, CT, NJ, MA, PA and VA in retail stores. It was sold in 7 ounce, clear plastic packages with no codes. At the time of the recall, no illnesses had reported, according to the manufacturer. The problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes. Production of the product has been suspended until the company is certain that the problem has been corrected. … [Read more...]
Trader Joe’s Recalls Cinnamon Almonds for Undeclared Peanut
March 13, 2015 by
Trader Joe’s is recalling all lots Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Almonds sold in 16 0z packages because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts should not eat this product as they run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they do. The recalled products were distributed nationwide in Trader Joe’s retail stores. They were packaged in clear plastic with the UPC # 00761437 on the back of the package. The recall was initiated after peanuts were discovered in packages of Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Almonds. The problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the supplier’s production and packaging processes. The product has been removed from store shelves and sales of this product have been suspended. … [Read more...]
Talenti Gelato Recalled for Undeclared Peanut
February 28, 2015 by
Talenti Sea Salt Caramel Gelato is being recalled for undeclared peanut. Consumers with peanut allergies or severe sensitivities should not eat this product as they risk serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they do. The recalled product was distributed in one pint (473 mL) clear plastic jars with the UPC 8685200024 located on the side and best by date 05/19/2016 located on the bottom. No other best by dates or sizes of Sea Salt Caramel Gelato are affected by the recall, nor are other flavors. The product was distributed nationwide to retail stores. No product was shipped outside the U.S. No allergic reactions had been reported at the time of the recall. … [Read more...]
Con Yeager Recalls 30 Brands of Cumin, Spice Mixes for Undeclared Peanut
February 21, 2015 by
Con Yeager Spice Company of New Castle and Zelienople, PA has updated recall information for 30 brands of cumin and spice mixes for undeclared peanut. Because so many brands of cumin have been affected by peanut contamination, consumers with peanut allergies or sensitivities have been advised by the FDA to avoid cumin or spice mixes. People with allergies or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. At the time of this recall, no consumer complaints or reports of allergic reactions had been reported. Brand names included in this recall include: Anthony's, Bi Lo, Bliss, Com Yeager, Cornersburg Italian Specialties, Costas, James Ferrari and Sons, Fezzell's G&E, Homemade Memories, Ideal, Jack Bell's, … [Read more...]
Horizon Cheddar Sandwich Crackers Recalled for Undeclared Peanut
February 21, 2015 by
WhiteWave Foods of Broomfield, CO. is recalling 7.5 oz packages of Horizon Cheddar Sandwich Crackers because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to peanuts should not eat this product as they run the risk of serious or life- threatening allergic reaction if they do. At the time the recall was announced, no illnesses or adverse reaction had been reported. The problem is attributed to an inadvertent packaging error. The outer package is labeled as a cheddar sandwich cracker and the inner package contains the peanut butter sandwich crackers. The recalled products have a “best before” date of 17 May 2015 and Universal Product Code (UPC) of 42365 00464. This is the only product involved in the recall. About 62,160 boxes of recalled product … [Read more...]
Peanut Allergy? Avoid Cumin For Now, FDA Advises
February 19, 2015 by
Shipments of cumin contaminated with undeclared peanut have triggered so many product recalls, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising people with peanut allergies or severe sensitivities to avoid the spice for the time being as they are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. For those affected by the advisory, products to avoid include ground cumin sold as a spice, or in spice mixes, dinner kits-particularly for Indian of Tex Mex foods; marinades for meat and poultry and finished food products such as soups and chilies. Products made before 2014 are unlikely to contain the affected ground cumin. The FDA advises consumers peanut allergies to review product labels and be aware that affected products may list “spices” rather than "cumin" in their … [Read more...]
Undeclared Peanut in Cumin Triggers Dozens of Recalls, Lawsuit
February 6, 2015 by
A batch of cumin contaminated with undeclared peanut has triggered recalls for dozens of products. And one lawsuit. Severe reactions can be fatal. So strict avoidance, performed by reading food labels carefully is key. That's why undeclared peanut pose such a serious problem for the the three million Americans with peanut allergies. Brand names of recently recalled cumin include: Spice Mill, Archer Farms, Fresh Market, Mimi’s, Rosa Maria, All Island Spice, Casablanca, H Harvest, Spice Class, Leader Market, Salma, La Mina, Key Food and La Flor. Recalled products containing the contaminated cumin include: Hatfield Pork Ribs, El Toro pork, Aleias gluten free croutons, Holiday Foods Peruvian Brand Marinated Beef for Brochett on a Specialty Bamboo Skewer and Holiday Foods … [Read more...]
Undeclared Peanut in Chili Seasoning Sparks Lawsuit
February 4, 2015 by
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a Texas woman with a severe peanut allergy who suffered a serious allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock) after eating chili spice mix that contained undeclared peanut. The lawsuit, which names Reily Food Co. of New Orleans as defendant, was filed in district court in Montgomery County, Texas. In November 2014, Jillian Neal ate chili made with chili spice mix from Reily Foods which did not list nuts of any kind as in ingredient and soon became violently ill, according to the complaint. Her family rushed her to the hospital where she received life-saving medical care. Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies. About 3 million Americans report being allergic to peanuts. Severe allergic reactions can be fatal, so strict avoidance, … [Read more...]
Hatfield Pork Ribs Recalled for Undeclared Peanut
February 1, 2015 by
Clemens Food Group of Hatfield, Pa. is recalling Hatfield Smokey Chipotle Dry Rub Seasoned St. Louis Style Ribs for undeclared peanut. Consumers with an allergy to peanut should not eat this product as they risk serious reaction if they do. The recalled products were sold in 20-lb. cases with code #4109 containing 6 individually wrapped and labeled packages with code 354. The establishment number “EST. 791” is inside the USDA mark of inspection. The recalled products were distributed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The problem stems from cumin from a spice supplier that may have been contaminated with peanut. There had been no reports of adverse reactions at the time of the recall. … [Read more...]
