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The Spice House Sichuan Chile BBQ Rub 2.7oz glass jar UPC 816328028240

Reported: December 15, 2021 Initiated: November 18, 2021 #F-0281-2022 737 units units

Spice House issued this FDA Food recall on December 15, 2021. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 737 units units are affected. The recall was issued because: Undeclared sesame. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0281-2022) was formally reported on December 15, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 18, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Spice House is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Evanston, IL. Federal records indicate 737 units units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Undeclared sesame Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: The product was only available for purchase from November 12 through November 18, 2021. The product is distributed nationally through online sales via www.thespicehouse.com and also is sold at the four The Spice House r…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Food. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 5 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

737 units

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

The Spice House Sichuan Chile BBQ Rub 2.7oz glass jar UPC 816328028240

Reason for Recall

Undeclared sesame

Details

Recalling Firm
Spice House
Units Affected
737 units
Distribution
The product was only available for purchase from November 12 through November 18, 2021. The product is distributed nationally through online sales via www.thespicehouse.com and also is sold at the four The Spice House retail locations in Illinois and Wisconsin.
Location
Evanston, IL

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0281-2022
Date reported December 15, 2021
Date initiated November 18, 2021
Recalling firm Spice House
Units affected 737 units
Distribution The product was only available for purchase from November 12 through November 18, 2021. The product is distributed nationally through online sales via www.thespicehouse.com and also is sold at the four The Spice House retail locations in I…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

737 units units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Spice House Sichuan Chile BBQ Rub 2.7oz glass jar UPC 816328028240. Recalled by Spice House. Units affected: 737 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Undeclared sesame
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on December 15, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0281-2022.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: The product was only available for purchase from November 12 through November 18, 2021. The product is distributed nationally through online sales via www.thespicehouse.com and also is sold at the four The Spice House retail locations in Illinois and Wisconsin..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0281-2022) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).