CLASS I Food recall · Reported 28 Jun 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Private Selection African - Inspired Peri Peri Chili recalled
Monfitello is recalling Private Selection African - Inspired Peri Peri Chili Culinary Spice Paste, distributed in 31 states. The recall was initiated on 26 May 2017 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-2372-2017
- FDA event ID
- 77412
- Recalling firm
- Monfitello, Lachine
- Brand
- Private Selection
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 May 2017
- FDA classified
- 16 Jun 2017
- Reported
- 28 Jun 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 26 May 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Jun 2017 | Classified by FDA | +21 days |
| 28 Jun 2017 | 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
The firm was notified that the product may contain peanuts.
Product as listed by the FDA
PRIVATE SELECTION AFRICAN - INSPIRED PERI PERI CHILI CULINARY SPICE PASTE NET WT 4 OZ (113g) UPC 0 11110 80699 4 DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 MADE IN CANADA
Where it was distributed
Products were shipped to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV & WY.
AlaskaAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoGeorgiaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMichiganMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNebraskaNew Mexico
Stores named: Kroger
Questions about this recall
Is Private Selection African - Inspired Peri Peri Chili Culinary Spice Paste recalled?
Yes. Monfitello recalled Private Selection African - Inspired Peri Peri Chili Culinary Spice Paste on 26 May 2017. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2372-2017.
Why was it recalled?
The firm was notified that the product may contain peanuts.
Which lots are affected?
Best By: MAR 23 2018, Lot #'s: L209317/1A, L209417/1A, L212817/1A, L213217/1A
Where was it sold?
Products were shipped to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV & WY.
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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