CLASS I Food recall · Reported 8 Apr 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
BAM150 Caribbean Jerk Seasoning recalled by Starwest Botanicals
Starwest Botanicals is recalling BAM150 Caribbean Jerk Seasoning, distributed in Missouri. The recall was initiated on 14 Jan 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
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-1867-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70315
- Recalling firm
- Starwest Botanicals, Sacramento, CA
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 14 Jan 2015
- FDA classified
- 1 Apr 2015
- Reported
- 8 Apr 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 14 Jan 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Apr 2015 | Classified by FDA | +77 days |
| 8 Apr 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Notified by immediate supplier of recall of ground cumin from Turkey due to the presence of peanut protein.
Product as listed by the FDA
BAM150 Caribbean Jerk Seasoning
Where it was distributed
One customer in MO
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Notified by immediate supplier of recall of ground cumin from Turkey due to the presence of peanut protein.
Which lots are affected?
Lot 12056-71
Where was it sold?
One customer in MO
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
4 other products · FDA event 70315This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is 205190-50 Cumin Seed Powder recalled by Starwest Botanicals.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | 205190-50 Cumin Seed Powder recalled by Starwest Botanicals | Starwest Botanicals | Other | MO | |
| CLASS I | BAM023 Sweet Curry Powder recalled by Starwest Botanicals | Starwest Botanicals | Other | MO | |
| CLASS I | BAM142 Blue Cheese Jalapeno Steak recalled by Starwest Botanicals | Starwest Botanicals | Other | MO | |
| CLASS I | BAM124 Chili Powder Salt Free recalled by Starwest Botanicals | Starwest Botanicals | Other | MO |
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All 10| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Starwest Botanicals Item#: 209617-34, Item# 209617-31 Wood Betony recalledStarwest Botanicals | Starwest Botanicals | E. coli | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Elderberry Whole Organic recalled by Starwest BotanicalsElderberry | Starwest Botanicals | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS II | Elderberry Whole Organic recalled by Starwest BotanicalsElderberry | Starwest Botanicals | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Cardamom Pods Green Whole Organic recalled by Starwest BotanicalsCardamom Pods | Starwest Botanicals | Salmonella | CA |
| Food | CLASS I | BAM124 Chili Powder Salt Free recalled by Starwest Botanicals | Starwest Botanicals | Other | MO |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | ANNOUNCED | Lior Ground cinnamon recalled by Galil ImportingLior | Galil Importing | Lead & Heavy Metals | 6 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Vitasia Asian Style Wok Spice Mix recalled by Lidl US TRADINGVitasia Asian | Lidl US TRADING | Salmonella | 10 states |
| Food | CLASS I | EC Hot Links Seasoning 45.05# recalled by Adams Extract & Spice | Adams Extract & Spice | Undeclared Sesame | TX |
| Food | CLASS II | Joy Masala Chaash Lassi recalled by Joy Gourmet FoodsJoy Masala | Joy Gourmet Foods | Processing Deviation | NJ, NY, PA |
| Food | CLASS II | Dragonfly Thai Ginger Powder recalled by U.S. TovDragonfly | U.S. Tov | Lead & Heavy Metals | 25 states |