CLASS II Food recall · Reported 1 Mar 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report
Cayenne Pepper recalled by Tampico Spice Company
Tampico Spice is recalling Cayenne Pepper, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 2 Feb 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0403-2023
- FDA event ID
- 91624
- Recalling firm
- Tampico Spice, Los Angeles, CA
- Brand
- Cayenne
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Feb 2023
- FDA classified
- 3 Mar 2023
- Reported
- 1 Mar 2023
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Peppers
Timeline
| 2 Feb 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Mar 2023 | Published in enforcement report | +27 days |
| 3 Mar 2023 | Classified by FDA | +2 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product was found to have an elevated amount of Aflatoxin
Product as listed by the FDA
Cayenne Pepper 1 pound jars, and 5 pound jars
Where it was distributed
CA, WA, AZ, OR, UT, TX, NV, NJ
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product was found to have an elevated amount of Aflatoxin
Which lots are affected?
Lot #2112245
Where was it sold?
CA, WA, AZ, OR, UT, TX, NV, NJ
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 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 91624| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Cajun Seasoning units recalled by Tampico Spice CompanyCajun | Tampico Spice | Other | 8 states | |
| CLASS II | Taco Meat Seasoning recalled by Tampico Spice Company | Tampico Spice | Other | 8 states |
More recalls from Tampico Spice
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Taco Meat Seasoning recalled by Tampico Spice Company | Tampico Spice | Other | 8 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Cajun Seasoning units recalled by Tampico Spice CompanyCajun | Tampico Spice | Other | 8 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | ANNOUNCED | Mezzetta Greek peppers/ Golden Greek Peperoncini, Medium Heat recalledMezzetta | G. L. Mezzetta | Foreign Material | |
| Food | CLASS I | Diced Jalapenos recalled by Taylor Fresh Foods | Taylor Fresh Foods | Salmonella | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Pepper-jalapeno-dc 1/4"-4/5# Pepper-jalapeno-dc 1/4"-1/5# recalledPepper-jalapeno-dc | NatureBest Pre-Cut & Produce | Salmonella | LA, TX |
| Food | CLASS I | Pepper Jalapeno Break recalled by Sirna and Sons ProduceSirna | Sirna and Sons Produce | Salmonella | OH, PA |
| Food | CLASS I | Jalapeno Pepper recalled by Coast Citrus Distributors | Coast Citrus Distributors | Salmonella | Nationwide |