Santos Brand, Cardamom packed in clear plastic bags, 3.5 ounces
Recalling firm: Santos Inc.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were cross packaged on shared…
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Original product description
Santos Brand, Cardamom packed in clear plastic bags, 3.5 ounces, 7 ounces
Original FDA recall reason
The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were cross packaged on shared equipment with peanuts and wheat flour. The products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts or wheat, but may contain traces of it.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1469-2012
- Event ID
- 61893
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- May 18, 2012
- Reported
- Jun 27, 2012
- Classified
- Jun 18, 2012
- Terminated
- Sep 25, 2013
- Quantity
- N/A
- Location
- San Leandro, CA, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
- Letter
Where it was distributed
Distributed to retail markets in Northern California.
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