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FDA Food recall · Reported December 15, 2021

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

Undeclared sesame

Recall #
F-0281-2022
Affected scope
737 units
Initiated
November 18, 2021
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Spice House recalled The Spice House Sichuan Chile BBQ Rub 2.7oz glass jar UPC 816328028240 - a moderate-severity action.

The Spice House Sichuan Chile BBQ Rub 2.7oz glass jar UPC 816328028240 was recalled by Spice House in December 15, 2021. Reason: Undeclared sesame. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0281-2022 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Spice House issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Undeclared sesame.

Moderate
severity level
737 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
December 15, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0281-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

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

Reason for recall

Undeclared sesame

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
Firm location Evanston, IL
Affected scope 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.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

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..
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.

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