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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1867-2015/FDA enforcement
Starwest Botanicals, INC·Food·Jan 14, 2015

BAM150 Caribbean Jerk Seasoning

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Notified by immediate supplier of recall of ground cumin from Turkey due to the presence of peanut protein.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. 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 FDAIN, MOMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameStarwest Botanicals, INC
Recalling firmStarwest Botanicals, INCSacramento, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot 12056-71
Distribution area
INMO

One customer in MO

United States

Quantity affected20 lbs.
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 8, 2015
FDA recall numberF-1867-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Starwest Botanicals, INC initiated this food recall on January 14, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Notified by immediate supplier of recall of ground cumin from Turkey due to the presence of peanut protein. The FDA report lists distribution as: One customer in MO.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Notified by immediate supplier of recall of ground cumin from Turkey due to the presence of peanut protein.

BAM150 Caribbean Jerk Seasoning was made or distributed by Starwest Botanicals, INC in Sacramento, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1867-2015, dated April 8, 2015.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 BAM150 Caribbean Jerk Seasoning recall?

Starwest Botanicals, INC recalled BAM150 Caribbean Jerk Seasoning in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1867-2015. Notified by immediate supplier of recall of ground cumin from Turkey due to the presence of peanut protein.

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 Starwest Botanicals, INC 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-1867-2015. 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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Official source

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