CLASS II Food recall · Reported 24 Nov 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Sweet Chipotle Seasoning Mfr recalled by Carolina Ingredients
Carolina Ingredients is recalling Sweet Chipotle Seasoning Mfr, distributed in Georgia. The recall was initiated on 7 Oct 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0165-2022
- FDA event ID
- 88833
- Recalling firm
- Carolina Ingredients, Rock Hill, SC
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 7 Oct 2021
- FDA classified
- 15 Nov 2021
- Reported
- 24 Nov 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 7 Oct 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Nov 2021 | Classified by FDA | +39 days |
| 24 Nov 2021 | 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
The firm was notified by their customer of possible lead in their products. The firm sent samples of the product to a lab
Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.
Product as listed by the FDA
Carolina Ingredients Sweet Chipotle Seasoning Mfr. By: Carolina Ingredients, LLC Rock Hill, SC 29730
Where it was distributed
All product was shipped to one customer in GA.
Stores named: Chipotle
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The firm was notified by their customer of possible lead in their products. The firm sent samples of the product to a lab
Which lots are affected?
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Where was it sold?
All product was shipped to one customer in GA.
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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
5 other products · FDA event 88833This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Smoked Peppered Bacon Seasoning Mfr recalled by Carolina Ingredients.
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