The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0462-2016·Announced 2016-02-10

Zatarain's Red Beans and Rice Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Zatarain's is recalling Red Beans and Rice Original 8 oz. packages because they may contain an undeclared dairy allergen (milk).

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: "Zatarain's is initiating a voluntary recall of Zatarain's Red Beans And Rice Original 8 oz. package, USPC 7142909849 with date code of BEST BY JUL 31 16Z as it may contain Creamy Parmesan Rice Mix which has a dairy allergen (milk)."

Plain-English summary

Zatarain's Partnership, L.P. is initiating a voluntary recall of Zatarain's New Orleans Style Red Beans and Rice, Original, 8 oz. packages. The recall is due to the potential presence of Creamy Parmesan Rice Mix, which contains the dairy allergen milk, in the product.

The affected product is identified by the UPC 7142909849 and the date code BEST BY JUL 31 16Z. A total of 1,656 units were distributed to retail locations in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Consumers with this product should check their pantries for the specific date code and UPC listed above. Individuals with a milk allergy or dairy intolerance should not consume the product. Those who have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Zatarain's New Orleans Style RED BEANS AND RICE, ORIGINAL, NET WT 8 OZ, UPC 7142909849
Affected units
1,656

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)

  • BEST BY JUL 31 16Z

Distribution

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