McCormick & Company, Inc. - Flavor Manufacturing Center recalls El Guapo Pasilla-Ancho Chile Pods 2oz, 7.5oz, 11oz
McCormick recalls El Guapo Pasilla-Ancho Chile Pods due to unlabeled peanuts. Consumers may face allergic reactions. Check UPCs and dates for affected products.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Mojave Foods Corporation (subsidiary of McCormick) is initiating a voluntary recall of El Guapo Chile Habanero and Chile Pasilla-Ancho pouches due to unlabeled peanut allergen.
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What happened, in plain English
McCormick is recalling El Guapo Chile Pods because they contain peanuts without proper labeling. This poses a risk for people with peanut allergies who might unknowingly consume the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17826-mccormick-el-guapo-chile-pods-recall-unlabeled-peanuts-cause-allergic.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17826-mccormick-el-guapo-chile-pods-recall-unlabeled-peanuts-cause-allergic · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1346-2019
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“McCormick El Guapo Chile Pods Recall: Unlabeled Peanuts Cause Allergic Reaction.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17826-mccormick-el-guapo-chile-pods-recall-unlabeled-peanuts-cause-allergic. Based on FDA recall #F-1346-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1346-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The pods contain peanuts but are not labeled as such. This means individuals with peanut allergies could accidentally eat them and have a severe allergic reaction.
Who’s affected
People with peanut allergies are at risk if they consume these pods. The recall affects consumers who bought the products between June 2020 and the best-by dates listed.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for UPC numbers: 044989010391 (2oz), 044989211088 (7.5oz), or 044989211149 (11oz). The best-by dates are June 13-20, 2020.
- Brand
McCormick- Product
El Guapo Pasilla-Ancho Chile Pods 2oz, 7.5oz, 11oz- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Product distributed to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, OH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, WI
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1345-2019 | El Guapo Chile Habanero Habanero Chili Pepper 0.5oz; UPC# 044989012968; Best By Apr/05/19; Best By; Jun/21/19; Best By Jun/22/19; Best By Oct/29/19; Best By Dec/07/19; Best By Feb/05/20; Best By Feb/06/20; Best By; Jun/12/20 | 47,044 pouches |
| F-1346-2019 | El Guapo Pasilla-Ancho Chile Pods 2oz, 7.5oz, 11oz; 2oz: UPC# 044989010391; Best By Jun/20/20 7.5oz: UPC# 044989211088; Best By Jun/13/20; Best By Jun/14/20 11oz: UPC# 044989211149; Best By Jun/12/20 | 2 oz, 22,848 pouches ; 7.5oz, 13,896 pouches ; 11oz, 2,064 pouches |
What to do — step by step
Check Product UPC
Look for the UPC numbers listed: 044989010391 (2oz), 044989211088 (7.5oz), or 044989211149 (11oz).
Discard Unlabeled Pods
If you have the recalled pods, discard them immediately to avoid accidental consumption.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
McCormick is recalling these products because they contain peanuts without proper labeling, which can cause allergic reactions in people with peanut allergies.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Discard the product immediately to avoid accidental consumption. Check the UPC numbers listed in the recall notice.
Are there any specific dates I should be concerned about?
The best-by dates for the recalled products range from June 12-20, 2020.
Contact McCormick
We’ve drafted a message you can send McCormick to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1346-2019 — McCormick El Guapo Pasilla-Ancho Chile Pods 2oz, 7.5oz, 11oz Hello, I own a El Guapo Pasilla-Ancho Chile Pods 2oz, 7.5oz, 11oz that is covered by recall F-1346-2019 from McCormick. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1346-2019 (January 11, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1346-2019 to see it in context.
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