Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Dec 30, 2014

Ground cumin seed; Received in 50 lb. bags Shipped in 25# bags Country of Origin - Turkey:…

Recalling firm: Starwest Botanicals, Inc

Why it was recalled

Firm was notified by supplier of ground cumin that it may contain peanut protein.

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ProductGround cumin seed; Received in 50 lb. bags Shipped in 25# bags Country of Origin - Turkey: Certified Kosher; Starwest Botanicals, Sacramento, CA Received from Schiff Food Products Co. ,Inc. Totowa, NJ 07512
Package size50 lb

FDA code information

Lot 2808E (schiff) Starwest lot E 81316-51

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Original product description

Ground cumin seed; Received in 50 lb. bags Shipped in 25# bags Country of Origin - Turkey: Certified Kosher; Starwest Botanicals, Sacramento, CA Received from Schiff Food Products Co. ,Inc. Totowa, NJ 07512

Original FDA recall reason

Firm was notified by supplier of ground cumin that it may contain peanut protein.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1198-2015
Event ID
70187
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Dec 30, 2014
Reported
Feb 18, 2015
Classified
Feb 11, 2015
Terminated
Jun 24, 2015
Quantity
25 lbs
Location
Sacramento, CA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Letter

Where it was distributed

KS, CA

FDA source record · F-1198-2015

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