Cayenne Pepper (Tampico Spice) – Aflatoxin Contamination (2023)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Cayenne Pepper 1 pound jars, and 5 pound jars
Brand
Tampico Spice Company Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #2112245
Products Sold
Lot #2112245
Tampico Spice Company Inc is recalling Cayenne Pepper 1 pound jars, and 5 pound jars due to Product was found to have an elevated amount of Aflatoxin. 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
Product was found to have an elevated amount of Aflatoxin
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
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AZ, CA, NV, NJ, OR, TX, UT, WA
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026