CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 Jul 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Dehydrated chipotle powder from Silva International recalled

Silva International is recalling Dehydrated chipotle powder from Silva International, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 19 May 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes120815369-50, 020516690-50

Quantity recalled2,908 lbs lbs.

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-1590-2016
FDA event ID: 74232
Recalling firm: Silva International, Momence, IL
Brand: Dehydrated
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 19 May 2016
FDA classified: 14 Jul 2016
Reported: 20 Jul 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Packaging Defects
Product category: Other

Timeline

19 May 2016	Recall initiated by company
14 Jul 2016	Classified by FDA	+56 days
20 Jul 2016	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

Samples of dehydrated chipotle powder came back positive for gluten, possibly from wheat. Potential presence of wheat was not disclosed on label.

Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.

Product as listed by the FDA

Dehydrated chipotle powder from Silva International packaged in a 50 lb. poly-lined cardboard box.

Where it was distributed

Product was shipped to locations in TX, OH, IL, CT, AL, FL, WI, CO and New Zealand

Alabama Colorado Connecticut Florida Illinois Ohio Texas Wisconsin

Stores named: Chipotle

Questions about this recall

Is Dehydrated chipotle powder from Silva International recalled?

Yes. Silva International recalled Dehydrated chipotle powder from Silva International on 19 May 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1590-2016.

Why was it recalled?

Samples of dehydrated chipotle powder came back positive for gluten, possibly from wheat. Potential presence of wheat was not disclosed on label.

Which lots are affected?

120815369-50, 020516690-50

Where was it sold?

Product was shipped to locations in TX, OH, IL, CT, AL, FL, WI, CO and New Zealand

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 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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