CLASS I Food recall · Reported 22 Apr 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Culinary Masters, Universal Studios Taco Meat Seasoning recalled

Gourmet Foods International is recalling Culinary Masters, Universal Studios Taco Meat Seasoning, distributed in 16 states. The recall was initiated on 14 Jan 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesItem no. 25771, Exp. Dates between 2/21/15-12/28/16

Quantity recalledN/A

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-2001-2015
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: Ready Meals

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, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS TACO MEAT SEASONING, Net Wt. 1.87 lbs, Distributed by Atlanta Foods International, Atlanta, GA 30303.

Where it was distributed

AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, NC, NY, OH, SC, TN & TX.

Alabama Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Missouri North Carolina New York Ohio South Carolina Tennessee Texas

Questions about this recall

Is Culinary Masters, Universal Studios Taco Meat Seasoning recalled?

Yes. Gourmet Foods International recalled Culinary Masters, Universal Studios Taco Meat Seasoning on 14 Jan 2015. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2001-2015.

Why was it recalled?

Products were manufactured with cumin found to contain undeclared peanuts.

Which lots are affected?

Item no. 25771, 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 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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