CLASS I Food recall · Reported 23 Nov 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sauer's CHILl Powder recalled by C.F. Sauer

C.F. Sauer is recalling Sauer's CHILl Powder. The recall was initiated on 24 Dec 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesPRODUCT ID 00518, Lots 14279R, 14280R, 14282R, 14289R, 14293R, 14294R

Quantity recalled60 Cases

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-0445-2017
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: Other

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, 2.25 oz.

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 00518, Lots 14279R, 14280R, 14282R, 14289R, 14293R, 14294R

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 70292

This 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
23 Nov 2016	CLASS I	Sauer's Barbeqj E Spice recalled by C.F. SauerSauer's Barbeqj	C.F. Sauer	Other	VA
23 Nov 2016	CLASS I	Sauer's Hot CHILl Powder recalled by C.F. SauerSauer's	C.F. Sauer	Other	VA
23 Nov 2016	CLASS I	Sauer's CHILl Powder Blue Mountain Valley CHILl Powder recalledSauer's CHILl	C.F. Sauer	Other	VA
23 Nov 2016	CLASS I	Pollotropical Tumble Marinade recalled by C.F. SauerPollotropical Tumble	C.F. Sauer	Other	VA
23 Nov 2016	CLASS I	Sauer's Ground Cumin . Chef's Magic Ground Cumin Code recalledSauer's	C.F. Sauer	Other	VA
23 Nov 2016	CLASS I	Marcum CHILl Powder recalled by C.F. SauerMarcum CHILl	C.F. Sauer	Other	VA
23 Nov 2016	CLASS I	Marcum Ground Cumin recalled by C.F. SauerMarcum	C.F. Sauer	Other	VA
23 Nov 2016	CLASS I	Gold Medal CHILl Powder Restaurant Pride Dependable CHILl Powder recalledGold Medal	C.F. Sauer	Other	VA
23 Nov 2016	CLASS I	Sauer's Reduced Sodium Taco Seasoning recalled by C.F. SauerSauer's	C.F. Sauer	Other	VA

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All 10

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
23 Nov 2016Food	CLASS I	Sauer's Reduced Sodium Taco Seasoning recalled by C.F. SauerSauer's	C.F. Sauer	Other	VA
23 Nov 2016Food	CLASS I	Gold Medal CHILl Powder Restaurant Pride Dependable CHILl Powder recalledGold Medal	C.F. Sauer	Other	VA
23 Nov 2016Food	CLASS I	Marcum Ground Cumin recalled by C.F. SauerMarcum	C.F. Sauer	Other	VA
23 Nov 2016Food	CLASS I	Marcum CHILl Powder recalled by C.F. SauerMarcum CHILl	C.F. Sauer	Other	VA
23 Nov 2016Food	CLASS I	Sauer's Ground Cumin . Chef's Magic Ground Cumin Code recalledSauer's	C.F. Sauer	Other	VA

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