CLASS II Food recall · Reported 13 Jun 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Blue Mountain Valley - Red Pepper Seasoning recalled by The C.F. Sauer

The C.F. Sauer is recalling Blue Mountain Valley - Red Pepper Seasoning, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 4 May 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot codes: 18031R, 17306R, 17219R, 17205R, 17135R, 17086R, 16322R, 16243R, 16068R and 15357R.

Quantity recalled11 Cases

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-1531-2018
FDA event ID: 80075
Recalling firm: The C.F. Sauer, Richmond, VA
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 4 May 2018
FDA classified: 5 Jun 2018
Reported: 13 Jun 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Undeclared Allergens
Product category: Peppers

Timeline

4 May 2018	Recall initiated by company
5 Jun 2018	Classified by FDA	+32 days
13 Jun 2018	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

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

Reason for recall

The C.F. Sauer Company has decided to initiate a recall of the following products: 1) Sauer - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) with the following lot codes: 18107R, 18031R, 17306R, 17219R, 17135R, 17086R, 16322R, 16251R, 16238R, 16181R, 16068R, 15357R, 15328R, 15252R, 15174R, 15127R and 15125R. 2) Blue Mountain Valley - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) with the following lot codes: 18031R, 17306R, 17219R, 17205R, 17135R, 17086R, 16322R, 16243R, 16068R and 15357R. 3) Pocahontas - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) with the following lot codes: 17219R, 17135R and 15174R. 4) Premium - Recipe Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) with the following lot codes: 18107R and 18072R. 5) Code - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) with the following lot codes: 17205R The C.F. Sauer Company recalled the products due to Milk allergen not being listed in the ingredient statement or in a separate allergen statement. Undeclared allergen.

Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.

Product as listed by the FDA

Blue Mountain Valley - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) Net Weight: 21 oz., Number of Units per Package: 6 Package Type: clear, 32 fl. oz. polyethylene terephthalate bottle , Units per case: 6

Where it was distributed

Product has been distributed to: Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Georgia Illinois North Carolina Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Virginia Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Is Blue Mountain Valley - Red Pepper Seasoning recalled?

Yes. The C.F. Sauer recalled Blue Mountain Valley - Red Pepper Seasoning on 4 May 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1531-2018.

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

Lot codes: 18031R, 17306R, 17219R, 17205R, 17135R, 17086R, 16322R, 16243R, 16068R and 15357R.

Where was it sold?

Product has been distributed to: Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
13 Jun 2018Food	CLASS II	Pocahontas - Red Pepper Seasoning recalled by The C.F. SauerPocahontas	The C.F. Sauer	Undeclared Allergens	8 states
13 Jun 2018Food	CLASS II	Sauer - Red Pepper Seasoning recalled by The C.F. SauerSauer	The C.F. Sauer	Undeclared Allergens	8 states
13 Jun 2018Food	CLASS II	Premium - Recipe Red Pepper Seasoning recalled by The C.F. Sauer	The C.F. Sauer	Undeclared Allergens	8 states
13 Jun 2018Food	CLASS II	Code - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) Net Weight: 21 oz., Number recalledCode	The C.F. Sauer	Undeclared Allergens	8 states

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