CLASS II Food recall · Reported 13 May 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Sylvia's Sizzlin' Hot Spice recalled by Spiceco
Spiceco is recalling Sylvia's Sizzlin' Hot Spice, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 29 Jan 2015 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-2157-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70409
- Recalling firm
- Spiceco, Avenel, NJ
- Brand
- Sylvia's Sizzlin'
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 29 Jan 2015
- FDA classified
- 4 May 2015
- Reported
- 13 May 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Peanuts
- Product category
- Spices
Timeline
| 29 Jan 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 4 May 2015 | Classified by FDA | +95 days |
| 13 May 2015 | 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
Spiceco is recalling Pride of Szeged Sweet Hungarian Paprika because it may contain undeclared peanut protein. Spiceco expanded their recall to include additional products that contain the implicated paprika.
Product as listed by the FDA
Sylvia's Sizzlin' Hot Spice, Net Wt. 5.5 oz. (156g), Distributed by: Sylvia Woods Food Company, P.O. Box 240, Harlem, NY 10027, UPC 608623000515
Where it was distributed
Nationwide and Foreign
Questions about this recall
Is Sylvia's Sizzlin' Hot Spice recalled?
Yes. Spiceco recalled Sylvia's Sizzlin' Hot Spice on 29 Jan 2015. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2157-2015.
Why was it recalled?
Spiceco is recalling Pride of Szeged Sweet Hungarian Paprika because it may contain undeclared peanut protein. Spiceco expanded their recall to include additional products that contain the implicated paprika.
Which lots are affected?
Code #'s 092217HHSBX and 092317HHSBX
Where was it sold?
Nationwide and Foreign
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 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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