The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0020-2019·Announced 2018-10-10

Meijer Taco Seasoning Mix Recalled for Undeclared Milk

McCormick is recalling Meijer Taco Seasoning Mix because it contains undeclared milk. The product was distributed to six Midwestern states.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product contains undeclared milk."

Plain-English summary

McCormick & Company, Inc. is recalling 728 cases of Meijer Taco Seasoning Mix, Net wt. 4.5 oz. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared milk, which is a major food allergen.

The affected product was shipped predominantly to the Midwestern United States, specifically to Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Ohio. The recalled items have UPC # 719283494290 and Best By Dates of AUG 04 2020 H or AUG 05 2020 H.

Consumers with this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and Best By dates listed above. If they have the recalled product, they should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Meijer Taco Seasoning Mix, Net wt. 4.5 oz.
Affected units
728

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • UPC #: 719283494290 Best By Dates: AUG 04 2020 H AUG 05 2020 H

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Same manufacturer · McCormick & Company, Inc. - Flavor Manufacturing Center

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