CLASS I Food recall · Reported 23 Nov 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Sauer's CHILl Powder Blue Mountain Valley CHILl Powder recalled
C.F. Sauer is recalling Sauer's CHILl Powder Blue Mountain Valley CHILl Powder Chef's Magic CHILl Powder Code. 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-0447-2017
- FDA event ID
- 70292
- Recalling firm
- C.F. Sauer, Richmond, VA
- Brand
- Sauer's CHILl
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Dec 2014
- FDA classified
- 15 Nov 2016
- Reported
- 23 Nov 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Fish
Timeline
| 24 Dec 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Nov 2016 | Classified by FDA | +692 days |
| 23 Nov 2016 | 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
The firm was notified that a specific lot of Ground Cumin Seed (lot # 2686E) they purchased had tested and found to be positive for peanut protein.
Product as listed by the FDA
SAUER'S CHILl POWDER, 5.5 lbs. BLUE MOUNTAIN VALLEY CHILl POWDER, 5.5 lbs. CHEF'S MAGIC CHILl POWDER, 5.5 lbs. CODE CHILl POWDER, 5.5 lbs. IFH CHILI POWDER,5.5 lbs. NUGGET CHILl POWDER,5.5 lbs. POCAHONTAS CHILl POWDER, 5.5 lbs. PREMIUM RECIPE CHILl POWDER, 5.5 lbs. RESTAURANT PRIDE PREFERRED CHILI POWDER,5.5 lbs. ULF CHILl POWDER,5.5 lbs. WENDLING CHILI POWDER, 5.5 lbs. JAKES CHILI POWDER, 5.5 lbs.
Where it was distributed
The product was distributed thru out the United States .
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The firm was notified that a specific lot of Ground Cumin Seed (lot # 2686E) they purchased had tested and found to be positive for peanut protein.
Which lots are affected?
PRODUCT ID 01047 LOT # 14231R
Where was it sold?
The product was distributed thru out the United States .
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
9 other products · FDA event 70292This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Sauer's Barbeqj E Spice recalled by C.F. Sauer.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Sauer's Barbeqj E Spice recalled by C.F. SauerSauer's Barbeqj | C.F. Sauer | Other | VA | |
| CLASS I | Sauer's CHILl Powder recalled by C.F. SauerSauer's CHILl | C.F. Sauer | Other | VA | |
| CLASS I | Sauer's Hot CHILl Powder recalled by C.F. SauerSauer's | C.F. Sauer | Other | VA | |
| CLASS I | Pollotropical Tumble Marinade recalled by C.F. SauerPollotropical Tumble | C.F. Sauer | Other | VA | |
| CLASS I | Sauer's Ground Cumin . Chef's Magic Ground Cumin Code recalledSauer's | C.F. Sauer | Other | VA | |
| CLASS I | Marcum CHILl Powder recalled by C.F. SauerMarcum CHILl | C.F. Sauer | Other | VA | |
| CLASS I | Marcum Ground Cumin recalled by C.F. SauerMarcum | C.F. Sauer | Other | VA | |
| CLASS I | Gold Medal CHILl Powder Restaurant Pride Dependable CHILl Powder recalledGold Medal | C.F. Sauer | Other | VA | |
| CLASS I | Sauer's Reduced Sodium Taco Seasoning recalled by C.F. SauerSauer's | C.F. Sauer | Other | VA |
More recalls from C.F. Sauer
All 10| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Sauer's Reduced Sodium Taco Seasoning recalled by C.F. SauerSauer's | C.F. Sauer | Other | VA |
| Food | CLASS I | Gold Medal CHILl Powder Restaurant Pride Dependable CHILl Powder recalledGold Medal | C.F. Sauer | Other | VA |
| Food | CLASS I | Marcum Ground Cumin recalled by C.F. SauerMarcum | C.F. Sauer | Other | VA |
| Food | CLASS I | Marcum CHILl Powder recalled by C.F. SauerMarcum CHILl | C.F. Sauer | Other | VA |
| Food | CLASS I | Sauer's Ground Cumin . Chef's Magic Ground Cumin Code recalledSauer's | C.F. Sauer | Other | VA |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Ineligible Siluriformes Fish Products recalled by Asian America Trading | Asian America Trading | Foreign Material | |
| Food | CLASS II | Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry fruit puree recalledPumpkin Tree | PT Organics | Foreign Material | 23 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Ineligible Frozen Siluriformes Breaded Fish Fillet recalled | Shan Distribution Network | Processing Deviation | |
| Food | CLASS I | Dried Herring Fish recalled by Prime Food Processing | Prime Food Processing | Botulism | 19 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Dark Pecan Creamed Honey/Pecan Creamed Honey 671333101407 * recalled | Walker Honey | Particulate Matter | TX |