CLASS II Food recall · Reported 15 Jul 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Cumin, Ground recalled by Southern Style Spices
Southern Style Spices is recalling Cumin, Ground, distributed in Texas. The recall was initiated on 2 Jan 2015 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-2820-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70180
- Recalling firm
- Southern Style Spices, Manor, TX
- Brand
- Cumin
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Jan 2015
- FDA classified
- 8 Jul 2015
- Reported
- 15 Jul 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 2 Jan 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Jul 2015 | Classified by FDA | +187 days |
| 15 Jul 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The ground cumin may contain peanut protein.
Product as listed by the FDA
Cumin, Ground NET WT. 50 LBS. DISTRIBUTED BY: SOUTHERN STYLE SPICES PO BOX 20 MANOR, TX 78653 PHONE: (512)272-5621
Where it was distributed
Texas
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The ground cumin may contain peanut protein.
Which lots are affected?
Lot: CUGR-14199 and CUGR-14238
Where was it sold?
Texas
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.
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