CLASS I Food recall · Reported 18 Mar 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Ground Cumin Sterile Treated Prod recalled by Wm. E. Martin & Sons Co

Wm. E. Martin & Sons is recalling Ground Cumin Sterile Treated Prod, distributed in 14 states. The recall was initiated on 25 Jan 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot No. M-55996

Quantity recalled396 units

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-1411-2015
FDA event ID: 70359
Recalling firm: Wm. E. Martin & Sons, Roslyn, NY
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 25 Jan 2015
FDA classified: 10 Mar 2015
Reported: 18 Mar 2015
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Undeclared Peanuts
Product category: Turkey

Timeline

25 Jan 2015	Recall initiated by company
10 Mar 2015	Classified by FDA	+44 days
18 Mar 2015	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Cumin contains undeclared peanut protein

Product as listed by the FDA

GROUND CUMIN STERILE TREATED PROD. OF TURKEY, 50 LBS.

Where it was distributed

CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, TX, VA

California Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Louisiana Maryland Mississippi North Carolina New Hampshire New Jersey New York Texas Virginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Cumin contains undeclared peanut protein

Which lots are affected?

Lot No. M-55996

Where was it sold?

CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, TX, VA

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.

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 70359

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Chili Powder recalled by Wm. E. Martin & Sons Co.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
18 Mar 2015	CLASS I	Chili Powder recalled by Wm. E. Martin & Sons CoChili	Wm. E. Martin & Sons	Undeclared Peanuts	14 states

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18 Mar 2015Food	CLASS I	Chili Powder recalled by Wm. E. Martin & Sons CoChili	Wm. E. Martin & Sons	Undeclared Peanuts	14 states

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