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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0339-2016/FDA enforcement
Shakti Group USA LLC·Food·Aug 25, 2015

Cumin Ground Product of India 50 Lbs C/7784

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Cumin contains 8.0 ppm peanut allergen.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANYMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameShakti Group USA LLC
Recalling firmShakti Group USA LLCNew Brunswick, NJ, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot 55968
Distribution area
NY

NY

United States

Quantity affected39, 450 lbs
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 9, 2015
FDA recall numberF-0339-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Shakti Group USA LLC initiated this food recall on August 25, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Cumin contains 8.0 ppm peanut allergen. The FDA report lists distribution as: NY.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Cumin contains 8.0 ppm peanut allergen.

Cumin Ground Product of India 50 Lbs C/7784 was made or distributed by Shakti Group USA LLC in New Brunswick, NJ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0339-2016, dated December 9, 2015.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared peanut

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a peanut allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed peanut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a peanut allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Cumin Ground Product of India 50 Lbs C/7784 recall?

Shakti Group USA LLC recalled Cumin Ground Product of India 50 Lbs C/7784 in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0339-2016. Cumin contains 8.0 ppm peanut allergen.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a peanut allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Shakti Group USA LLC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0339-2016. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.