Cayenne Pepper 1 pound jars, and 5 pound jars

Tampico Spice Company INC recalled Cayenne Pepper in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Feb 2, 2023.

The recall cites a botulism or toxin risk: "Product was found to have an elevated amount of Aflatoxin" This is among the most serious food-safety hazards because the toxin can be life-threatening even in small amounts.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "CA, WA, AZ, OR, UT, TX, NV, NJ." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Los Angeles, CA. The recall covers 5553 lbs (total) of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Mar 1, 2023), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.