CLASS I Food recall · Reported 18 Feb 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ground cumin seed recalled by Starwest Botanicals
Starwest Botanicals is recalling Ground cumin seed, distributed in California, Kansas. The recall was initiated on 30 Dec 2014 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-1198-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70187
- Recalling firm
- Starwest Botanicals, Sacramento, CA
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 30 Dec 2014
- FDA classified
- 11 Feb 2015
- Reported
- 18 Feb 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Turkey
Timeline
| 30 Dec 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Feb 2015 | Classified by FDA | +43 days |
| 18 Feb 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
Firm was notified by supplier of ground cumin that it may contain peanut protein.
Product as listed by the FDA
Ground cumin seed; Received in 50 lb. bags Shipped in 25# bags Country of Origin - Turkey: Certified Kosher; Starwest Botanicals, Sacramento, CA Received from Schiff Food Products Co. ,Inc. Totowa, NJ 07512
Where it was distributed
KS, CA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Firm was notified by supplier of ground cumin that it may contain peanut protein.
Which lots are affected?
Lot 2808E (schiff) Starwest lot E 81316-51
Where was it sold?
KS, CA
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.
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