Hot Chorizo Seasoning (Karl's) – Peanut Contamination (2014)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
KARL'S HOT CHORIZO SEASONING R-1 (CH0-015), Net Weight XXXX Lbs. -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. --- INGREDIENTS: SALT, PAPRIKA, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, FLAVORING (SPICE EXTRACTIVES). NO MORE THAN 2% PROPYLENE GLYCOL AS ANTI-CAKING AGENT. --- The % of cumin used in the finished seasoning mix is 13.40%. --- The affected lots were shipped on 7/30/14 and 10/14/14.
Brand
First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lots 2101405 and 2831405
Products Sold
Lots 2101405 and 2831405
First Spice Mixing Co.,Inc. is recalling KARL'S HOT CHORIZO SEASONING R-1 (CH0-015), Net Weight XXXX Lbs. -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY LONG due to Firm was notified by immediate supplier that certain lots of ground cumin may have been contaminated with peanut protein which is not declared on the. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Firm was notified by immediate supplier that certain lots of ground cumin may have been contaminated with peanut protein which is not declared on the label.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
MA, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, WI
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026