CLASS I Food recall · Reported 22 Apr 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Culinary Masters, Chili Lime Seasoning Blend Steak Rub recalled
Gourmet Foods International is recalling Culinary Masters, Chili Lime Seasoning Blend Steak Rub, distributed in 16 states. 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-1975-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70316
- Recalling firm
- Gourmet Foods International, Atlanta, GA
- Brand
- Culinary Masters
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 14 Jan 2015
- FDA classified
- 16 Apr 2015
- Reported
- 22 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
- Beef
Timeline
| 14 Jan 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Apr 2015 | Classified by FDA | +92 days |
| 22 Apr 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Products were manufactured with cumin found to contain undeclared peanuts.
Product as listed by the FDA
Culinary Masters, CHILI LIME SEASONING BLEND STEAK RUB, Net Wt. 20oz.
Where it was distributed
AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, NC, NY, OH, SC, TN & TX.
AlabamaArkansasColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIndianaKentuckyLouisianaMichiganMissouriNorth CarolinaNew YorkOhioSouth CarolinaTennesseeTexas
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Products were manufactured with cumin found to contain undeclared peanuts.
Which lots are affected?
Item no. 25996., Exp. Dates between 2/21/15-12/28/16
Where was it sold?
AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, NC, NY, OH, SC, TN & TX.
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
32 other products · FDA event 70316This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Culinary Masters, Rub Executive G.Hill Marriot recalled.
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