CLASS I Food recall · Reported 18 Mar 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Pinata's Asada Seasoning (sea-164) recalled by First Spice Mixing Co
First Spice Mixing Co is recalling Pinata's Asada Seasoning (sea-164), distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 24 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-1396-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70130
- Recalling firm
- First Spice Mixing Co, Long Island City, NY
- Brand
- Pinata's Asada
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Dec 2014
- FDA classified
- 6 Mar 2015
- Reported
- 18 Mar 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Undeclared Peanuts
- Product category
- Citrus
Timeline
| 24 Dec 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 6 Mar 2015 | Classified by FDA | +72 days |
| 18 Mar 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +12 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 immediate supplier that certain lots of ground cumin may have been contaminated with peanut protein which is not declared on the label.
Product as listed by the FDA
PINATA'S ASADA SEASONING (SEA-164), Net Weight XXXX Lbs. -- FIRST SPICE MIXING COMPANY LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. --- INGREDIENTS: SALT, SPICES, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, PAPRIKA, NATURAL SMOKE, OIL OF LIME. --- The % of cumin used in the finished seasoning mix is 3.30%. --- The affected lot was shipped on 10/21/14.
Where it was distributed
NY, PA, OH, MA, RI, NJ, WI
MassachusettsNew JerseyNew YorkOhioPennsylvaniaRhode IslandWisconsin
Questions about this recall
Is Pinata's Asada Seasoning (sea-164) recalled?
Yes. First Spice Mixing Co recalled Pinata's Asada Seasoning (sea-164) on 24 Dec 2014. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1396-2015.
Why was it recalled?
Firm was notified by immediate supplier that certain lots of ground cumin may have been contaminated with peanut protein which is not declared on the label.
Which lots are affected?
Lot 2891409
Where was it sold?
NY, PA, OH, MA, RI, NJ, WI
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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