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Starwest Botanicals, Inc recall - Ground cumin seed; Received in 50 lb. bags Shipped in 25# bags …

FDA (enforcement) · February 18, 2015 · Class I

Starwest Botanicals, Inc recalled Ground cumin seed; Received in 50 lb. bags Shipped in 25# bags Country of Origin -… - an FDA enforcement event posted February 18, 2015, classified Class I, covering 1 product entry.
FDA-stated reason: Firm was notified by supplier of ground cumin that it may contain peanut protein.
Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

How this recall compares

Starwest Botanicals, Inc has 5 recall events in the FDA (2012+) and USDA-FSIS (2014+) records tracked here; by posting date this is the 1st.

Posted	Agency	Recall	Class
April 21, 2021	FDA	Starwest Botanicals, Inc recall - Starwest Botanicals Item#: 209617-34, Item# 209617-31…	Class II
November 18, 2020	FDA	Starwest Botanicals, Inc recall - Elderberry Whole Organic; Sambucus Nigra; Origin:…	Class I
March 21, 2018	FDA	Starwest Botanicals, Inc recall - Cardamom Pods Green Whole Organic Sold in 25 lb.…	Class I
April 8, 2015	FDA	Starwest Botanicals, Inc recall - 205190-50 Cumin Seed Powder	Class I

Matched by company name after removing suffixes such as Inc. and LLC; parent companies and subsidiaries are counted separately.

Recall #	Product	Codes / lots	Distribution
F-1198-2015	Ground cumin seed; Received in 50 lb. bags Shipped in 25# bags Country of Origin - Turkey: Certified Kosher; Starwest Botanicals, Sacramento, CA …	Lot 2808E (schiff) Starwest lot E 81316-51	KS, CA

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