The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0572-2015·Announced 2014-12-03

Karlsburger Foods Taco Seasoning Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Karlsburger Foods is recalling specific items of Taco Seasoning because the product contains milk, an allergen not declared on the label.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class I. Per the rubric, if the agency's own classification is FDA Class I, the score must be at least 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Karlsburger Foods, Inc. is recalling specific items of Taco Seasoning due to an undeclared allergen. The product contains milk, which is not declared on the label. The recall affects Item Numbers 43823 (packaged in 23 oz resealable plastic containers), Item #43807 (packaged in 7 lb. resealable plastic containers), Item #43825 (packaged in 25 lb. bag in a box), and Item #43850 (packaged in 50 lb. bag in a box).

A total of 1,122 units were distributed to Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers with these products should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund. Individuals with a milk allergy or sensitivity should be particularly cautious to avoid exposure to the undeclared allergen.

The recalled product

Product
Karlsburger Foods Taco Seasoning, Item Numbers 43823 (Packaged in 23 oz resealable plastic containers), Item #43807 (Packaged in 7 lb. resealable plastic containers), Item #43825 (Packaged in 25 lb. bag in a box), and Item #43850 (Packaged in 50 lb. bag in a box).
Affected units
1,122

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 (4)

  • Item Numbers 43823
  • 43807
  • 43825
  • and 43850.

Distribution

Distributed in 16 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Karlsburger Foods, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →