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FDA recalls · F-1467-2012

Santos Inc. recall

  • FoodSantos Brand, Garam Masala (Indian Spice Mix) packed in clear plastic bags, 7 ounces, 16 ounces
  • ReasonThe 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.
  • ClassClass I: most serious: the food could cause serious health problems or death
  • StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2013-09-25
  • DatesFirm started it 2012-05-18. In FDA's enforcement report 2012-06-27.
  • Sold inDistributed to retail markets in Northern California.
  • AmountN/A
  • CodesThere is no UPC code/lot code/expiration date on products.
  • FirmSantos Inc., San Leandro, CA · Voluntary: Firm initiated

Products we list

None. We tie a recall to a product only by a barcode printed in the recall, and this one names none we list. That does not mean the recalled food is missing from our listings.

From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-1467-2012. Class meanings: FDA.