Better Valu Chicken Seasoning Net. Wt. 5.25 oz (149 g) Distributed by: Federated Group, Inc. 3025 W. Salt Creek Lane Arlington Heights, IL 6005 www.better-valu.com UPC 079807003794

Spiceco, INC. recalled Better Valu Chicken Seasoning Net. Wt. 5.25 oz (149 g) in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Jan 29, 2015.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Spiceco is recalling Pride of Szeged Sweet Hungarian Paprika because it may contain undeclared peanut protein. Spiceco expanded their recall to include additional products that contain the implicated paprika." Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Nationwide and Foreign," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Avenel, NJ. The recall covers 31 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported May 13, 2015), 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.