CLASS I Food recall · Reported 8 Apr 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Chef's Delight Spices & Herbs - Ground Cumin recalled by Prima Spice
Prima Spice is recalling Chef's Delight Spices & Herbs - Ground Cumin. The recall was initiated on 7 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-1793-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70566
- Recalling firm
- Prima Spice, Paterson, NJ
- Brand
- Chef's Delight
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Jan 2015
- FDA classified
- 30 Mar 2015
- Reported
- 8 Apr 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 7 Jan 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Mar 2015 | Classified by FDA | +82 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
Prima Spice Inc. is recalling Chef Delight's Ground Cumin due to possible peanut protein contamination. This recall is a result of the Schiff Foods Product recall.
Product as listed by the FDA
Chef's Delight Spices & Herbs - Ground Cumin, Net Wt. 5.0 lb Jugs, Packed for Hermolia, Packed by CO, Brooklyn, NY
Where it was distributed
UK
Questions about this recall
Is Chef's Delight Spices & Herbs - Ground Cumin recalled?
Yes. Prima Spice recalled Chef's Delight Spices & Herbs - Ground Cumin on 7 Jan 2015. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1793-2015.
Why was it recalled?
Prima Spice Inc. is recalling Chef Delight's Ground Cumin due to possible peanut protein contamination. This recall is a result of the Schiff Foods Product recall.
Which lots are affected?
No codes listed
Where was it sold?
UK
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 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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