CLASS I Food recall · Reported 11 Mar 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Ground Cumin Seed Net, Eto Sterile Treated recalled

Morris J. Golombeck is recalling Ground Cumin Seed Net, Eto Sterile Treated, distributed in 16 states. The recall was initiated on 5 Jan 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesMJG #6820, MJG#6909, MJG#6764

Quantity recalled115,000 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-1377-2015
FDA event ID: 70186
Recalling firm: Morris J. Golombeck, Brooklyn, NY
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 5 Jan 2015
FDA classified: 2 Mar 2015
Reported: 11 Mar 2015
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: FAX
Reason category: Undeclared Peanuts
Product category: Spices

Timeline

5 Jan 2015	Recall initiated by company
2 Mar 2015	Classified by FDA	+56 days
11 Mar 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

Cumin may contain undeclared peanut protein.

Product as listed by the FDA

GROUND CUMIN SEED, 50 LBS NET, ETO STERILE TREATED

Where it was distributed

CA, FL, GA, IL, PA, MA, MI, MD, NY, NJ, NV, OR, TN, TX, VA, Puerto Rico, Barbados, Canada and Panama

California Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Michigan New Jersey Nevada New York Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Tennessee Texas Virginia

Questions about this recall

Is Ground Cumin Seed Net, Eto Sterile Treated recalled?

Yes. Morris J. Golombeck recalled Ground Cumin Seed Net, Eto Sterile Treated on 5 Jan 2015. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1377-2015.

Why was it recalled?

Cumin may contain undeclared peanut protein.

Which lots are affected?

MJG #6820, MJG#6909, MJG#6764

Where was it sold?

CA, FL, GA, IL, PA, MA, MI, MD, NY, NJ, NV, OR, TN, TX, VA, Puerto Rico, Barbados, Canada and Panama

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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