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HighFDA (Food)·F-0405-2023·Announced 2023-03-01

Taco Meat Seasoning recalled for elevated aflatoxin contamination

Tampico Spice Company is recalling Taco Meat Seasoning due to elevated aflatoxin levels. Affected products in multiple sizes were distributed across eight states.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Aflatoxin is a high-risk mycotoxin capable of causing serious health effects. The FDA classified this as Class II. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, placing this in the High (3) category per the rubric for high-risk contaminants without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Tampico Spice Company Inc is recalling Taco Meat Seasoning in multiple package sizes (1 OZ, 1 LB, 1.5 LBS, 2 LBS, 5 LBS, and 6 LBS) due to elevated aflatoxin levels. Approximately 5553 pounds of product with lot number 2112147 is affected.

Aflatoxins are naturally occurring mycotoxins that pose serious health risks, including liver damage and increased cancer risk with long-term exposure. The affected seasoning was distributed in California, Washington, Arizona, Oregon, Utah, Texas, Nevada, and New Jersey.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not use it. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions should contact the manufacturer or local health authorities.

The recalled product

Product
Taco Meat Seasoning 1 OZ, 1 LB, 1.5 LBS, 2 LBS, 5 LBS, 6 LBS
Manufacturer
Tampico Spice Company Inc
Category
Food — Spice / Seasoning
Hazard
  • aflatoxin

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)

  • LOT#2112147

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • NJ
  • NV
  • OR
  • TX
  • UT
  • WA

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