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Lower risk Food recall · FDA · Published May 24, 2017

Eatem Foods South African Style Roasted Spice Paste Recall: Peanut Allergen Risk

Eatem Foods recalls South African Style Roasted Spice Paste due to peanut allergen detected in ingredient blend. This product contains ingredients like jalapeno peppers, salt, vinegar, and may pose a risk for those with peanut allergies.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-2417-2017FoodEatem Foods ›
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Recalling firmEatem Foods Company Vineland1829 Gallagher Dr · Vineland, NJ 08360-1548
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What happened, in plain English

Eatem Foods is recalling South African Style Ro: Roasted Spice Paste because it contains peanut allergen. This product poses a risk for people with peanut allergies, as the allergen was detected in the ingredient blend. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/21159-eatem-foods-south-african-style-roasted-spice-paste-recall-peanut.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/21159-eatem-foods-south-african-style-roasted-spice-paste-recall-peanut · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2417-2017

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“Eatem Foods South African Style Roasted Spice Paste Recall: Peanut Allergen Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/21159-eatem-foods-south-african-style-roasted-spice-paste-recall-peanut. Based on FDA recall #F-2417-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2417-2017%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Peanut allergen was detected in the spice paste ingredients. This can cause allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to peanuts, which may lead to health issues.

Who’s affected

People with peanut allergies who consume this spice paste are at risk. The product is used in food preparation and may be found in restaurants or home kitchens.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'South African Style Roasted Spice Paste' with ingredients including jalapeno peppers, salt, vinegar, and other listed items. The product was sold with lot numbers 032817 and 032217.

  • Brand
    Eatem Foods
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for the lot numbers 032817 and 032217 on the product label.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 9 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: May 24, 201712. FDA classified it Class I: Jun 30, 201723. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Jul 12, 201734. FDA terminated the recall: Feb 23, 2018420172018
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class I
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-2417-2017 (May 24, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2417-2017 to see it in context.
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