The C.F. Sauer Company recalls Code - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) Net Weight: 21 oz., Number of Units per Package: 6 Package Type: clear, 32 fl. oz.
C.F. Sauer recalls 21 oz. red pepper seasoning with undeclared milk allergen. Consumers should check lot codes for affected products to avoid allergic reactions.
Lower-risk recall
The C.F. Sauer Company has decided to initiate a recall of the following products: 1) Sauer - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) with the following lot codes: 18107R, 18031R, 17306R, 17219R, 17135R, 17086R, 16322R, 16251R, 16238R, 16181R, 16068R, 15357R, 15328R, 15252R, 15174R, 15127R and 15125R. 2) Blue Mountain Valley - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) with the following lot codes: 18031R, 17306R, 17219R, 17205R, 17135R, 17086R, 16322R, 16243R, 16068R and 15357R. 3) Pocahontas - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) with the following lot codes: 17219R, 17135R and 15174R. 4) Premium - Recipe Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) with the following lot codes: 18107R and 18072R. 5) Code - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) with the following lot codes: 17205R The C.F. Sauer Company recalled the products due to Milk allergen not being listed in the ingredient statement or in a separate allergen statement. Undeclared allergen.
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What happened, in plain English
C.F. Sauer is recalling red pepper seasoning products that contain milk but do not list it as an allergen. This poses a risk of allergic reactions for people sensitive to milk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19133-c-f-sauer-red-pepper-seasoning-recall-undeclared-milk-allergen.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19133-c-f-sauer-red-pepper-seasoning-recall-undeclared-milk-allergen · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1534-2018
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“C.F. Sauer Red Pepper Seasoning Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19133-c-f-sauer-red-pepper-seasoning-recall-undeclared-milk-allergen. Based on FDA recall #F-1534-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1534-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The seasoning products do not list milk as an allergen in their ingredient statements or separate allergen statements. This means individuals with milk allergies could unknowingly consume the product and experience allergic reactions.
Who’s affected
People with milk allergies who consume the recalled seasoning products are at risk of allergic reactions. The recall affects specific lot codes of red pepper seasoning sold in the U.S.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the lot code on the product label. Affected products include specific 21 oz. red pepper seasonings with lot codes like 17205R, 18107R, 18031R, and others listed in the recall notice.
- Brand
C.F. Sauer- Category
Food
All 5 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 II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Product has been distributed to: Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1530-2018 | Sauer - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) Net Weight: 21 oz., Number of Units per Package: 6 Package Type: clear, 32 fl. oz. polyethylene terephthalate bottle , Units per case: 6; Lot codes: 18107R, 18031R, 17306R, 17219R, 17135R, 17086R, 16322R, 16251R, 16238R, 16181R, 16068R, 15357R, 15328R, 15252R, 15174R, 15127R and 15125R. | 53 Cases |
| F-1531-2018 | Blue Mountain Valley - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) Net Weight: 21 oz., Number of Units per Package: 6 Package Type: clear, 32 fl. oz. polyethylene terephthalate bottle , Units per case: 6; Lot codes: 18031R, 17306R, 17219R, 17205R, 17135R, 17086R, 16322R, 16243R, 16068R and 15357R. | 11 Cases |
| F-1532-2018 | Pocahontas - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) Net Weight: 21 oz., Number of Units per Package: 6 Package Type: clear, 32 fl. oz. polyethylene terephthalate bottle , Units per case: 6; Lot codes: 17219R, 17135R and 15174R. | 3 Cases |
| F-1533-2018 | Premium - Recipe Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) Net Weight: 21 oz., Number of Units per Package: 6 Package Type: clear, 32 fl. oz. polyethylene terephthalate bottle , Units per case: 6; Lot codes: 18107R and 18072R. | 2 Cases |
| F-1534-2018 | Code - Red Pepper Seasoning (21 oz.) Net Weight: 21 oz., Number of Units per Package: 6 Package Type: clear, 32 fl. oz. polyethylene terephthalate bottle , Units per case: 6; Lot codes: 17205R | 5 Cases |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Lot Code
Look for the lot code on the product label to determine if it is affected by this recall.
Questions people ask
Why is this seasoning being recalled?
The recall is due to milk not being listed as an allergen in the ingredient statement or separate allergen statement.
What products are affected?
Specific 21 oz. red pepper seasonings with lot codes such as 17205R, 18107R, 18031R, and others listed in the recall notice.
Do I need to stop using these products?
No immediate action is required beyond checking the lot code. The recall does not require stopping use but identifying affected products.
Contact C.F. Sauer
We’ve drafted a message you can send C.F. Sauer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1534-2018 — C.F. Sauer C.F. Sauer Hello, I own a C.F. Sauer that is covered by recall F-1534-2018 from C.F. Sauer. 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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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1534-2018 (May 4, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1534-2018 to see it in context.
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