A New York company is recalling ground cumin products due to the potential for undeclared peanut.
Maya Overseas Food issued the recall after discovering that its 7-ounce bags marked “cumin powder” may contain peanut. The products were distributed to retail stores in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
So far, no allergic reactions have been reported from these products.
According to FDA, “The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the peanut-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts. Subsequent investigation indicated 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.”
See the full FDA press release here, and if you have questions for the manufacturer, call: 718-894-5145.
To learn more about the mass recalls this year that have affected spice and packaged meat products read the article “Inside the Peanut-Tainted Cumin: What Happened“.