CLASS I Food recall · Reported 8 Apr 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Archer Farms Cumin, ground recalled by Brinkhoff & Monoson

Brinkhoff & Monoson is recalling Archer Farms Cumin, ground, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 15 Jan 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes3381403F and 3421406F;

Quantity recalled5664 units

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1790-2015
FDA event ID: 70290
Recalling firm: Brinkhoff & Monoson, Mount Vernon, MO
Brand: Archer
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 15 Jan 2015
FDA classified: 30 Mar 2015
Reported: 8 Apr 2015
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Undeclared Peanuts
Product category: Spices

Timeline

15 Jan 2015	Recall initiated by company
30 Mar 2015	Classified by FDA	+74 days
8 Apr 2015	Published in enforcement report	+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The products contain cumin that may be contaminated with undeclared peanut allergens.

Product as listed by the FDA

Archer Farms Cumin, ground, packaged in 6 oz clear square glass bottle with a silver metal cap and a label weight of 2.8oz (79 g), Distributed by Target Corp. Minneapolis, MN;

Where it was distributed

Nationwide.

Nationwide

Stores named: Target

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The products contain cumin that may be contaminated with undeclared peanut allergens.

Which lots are affected?

3381403F and 3421406F;

Where was it sold?

Nationwide.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

2 other products · FDA event 70290

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is HT Traders Blue Cheese Jalapeno Spicy & Unique Seasoning Blend recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
8 Apr 2015	CLASS I	HT Traders Blue Cheese Jalapeno Spicy & Unique Seasoning Blend recalledHT Traders	Brinkhoff & Monoson	Undeclared Peanuts	Nationwide
8 Apr 2015	CLASS I	Dark Chili Powder recalled by Brinkhoff & Monoson	Brinkhoff & Monoson	Undeclared Peanuts	Nationwide

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