Santos Inc.

Recall #F-1469-2012 · Initiated 2012-05-18

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What happened

Santos Brand Cardamom (3.5 oz and 7 oz sizes) may contain trace amounts of peanuts or wheat because it was packaged on equipment shared with those allergens. The packaging does not list these potential allergens as warnings.

Who is at risk

People with peanut or wheat allergies should be concerned about this product.

What to do

If you have a peanut or wheat allergy and purchased this cardamom in Northern California, do not use it. Check your spice cabinet and discard any Santos Brand Cardamom with the affected sizes. Contact Santos Inc. or the retailer if you have questions.

Product

Santos Brand, Cardamom packed in clear plastic bags, 3.5 ounces, 7 ounces

Reason for recall

The recall was initiated after it was discovered during a routine inspection that the products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were cross packaged on shared equipment with peanuts and wheat flour. The products i.e. various kinds of flours, legumes and spices were distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts or wheat, but may contain traces of it.

Quantity affected

N/A

Distribution

Distributed to retail markets in Northern California.

Lot / code info

There is no UPC code/lot code/expiration date on products.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2013-09-25