CLASS I Food recall · Reported 10 Jun 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report

Organic Chipotle Chile Ground recalled by K F K Seasonings

K F K Seasonings is recalling Organic Chipotle Chile Ground, distributed in Oregon, Utah. The recall was initiated on 8 May 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLabel Lot # 032918. The KFK's 6-digit lot coding is generally the date the order was submitted and input into KFK's system and may not align with actual production date.

Quantity recalled230 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-0973-2020
FDA event ID: 85640
Recalling firm: K F K Seasonings, Portland, OR
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 8 May 2020
FDA classified: 1 Jun 2020
Reported: 10 Jun 2020
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Undeclared Tree Nuts
Product category: Peppers

Timeline

8 May 2020	Recall initiated by company
1 Jun 2020	Classified by FDA	+24 days
10 Jun 2020	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

Undeclared tree nuts

Product as listed by the FDA

Organic Chipotle Chile Ground, Item # 90033. Packaged in 40 lbs. box and sold under brand Blue Chip. This product contains Chipotle Chile pepper. The Blue Chip label listed the lot # 032918. No UPC. Product distributed by Blue Chip Corp. UT.

Where it was distributed

Distributed in OR and UT.

Oregon Utah

Stores named: Chipotle

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Undeclared tree nuts

Which lots are affected?

Label Lot # 032918. The KFK's 6-digit lot coding is generally the date the order was submitted and input into KFK's system and may not align with actual production date.

Where was it sold?

Distributed in OR and UT.

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

2 other products · FDA event 85640

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Organic Ground Oregano recalled by K F K Seasonings.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
10 Jun 2020	CLASS I	Organic Ground Oregano recalled by K F K Seasonings	K F K Seasonings	Undeclared Tree Nuts	OR, UT
10 Jun 2020	CLASS I	Chili Powder, Mild, Organic is a blend recalled by K F K SeasoningsChili	K F K Seasonings	Undeclared Tree Nuts	OR, UT

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All 4

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
10 Jun 2020Food	CLASS I	Chili Powder, Mild, Organic is a blend recalled by K F K SeasoningsChili	K F K Seasonings	Undeclared Tree Nuts	OR, UT
10 Jun 2020Food	CLASS I	Organic Ground Oregano recalled by K F K Seasonings	K F K Seasonings	Undeclared Tree Nuts	OR, UT
14 Jan 2015Food	CLASS I	Cilantro Flakes Organic, sold under private label Azure Farm recalledCilantro Flakes	K F K Seasonings	Salmonella	OR

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