Jan 29, 2015: Spiceco -- Pride of Szeged Sweet Hungarian Paprika (US)

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Spiceco Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut Allergen in 5 Oz. Containers of Pride of Szeged Sweet Hungarian Paprika Lot # 091617PAHU05PS

Contact:
Consumer:
(732)499-9070
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — January 29, 2015 — Spiceco of Avenel, NJ is recalling PRIDE OF SZEGED SWEET HUNGARIAN PAPRIKA because it may contain undeclared Peanut Allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Peanut Allergen run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

This product was sold between September 18, 2014 and October 13, 2014 to distributors located in IL, NJ, CT, MI, FL, NY, OH, CA and VA.

Pride of Szeged Hungarian Paprika is packaged in a metal tin container with the lot number 091617PAHU05PS printed on the lower edge of the lid.

No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date.

The problem was brought to Spiceco's attention on January 27, 2015 after the Tennessee Department of Agriculture conducted routine retail food product sampling in the Cleveland area on a 5 oz container of Pride of Szeged Hungarian Paprika which revealed the presence of peanut allergen. Lot number 091617PAHU05PS showed positive for the presence of a peanut allergen not disclosed on the product label.

Customers who have purchased the above described product are urged to return to it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Customers with questions may contact the company at: 1 - 732 - 499 - 9070 Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST.