Ortega Taco Seasoning Recalled for Potential Peanut and Almond Contamination
B&G Foods is recalling Ortega Taco Seasoning and related products because spice ingredients may contain undeclared peanuts and almonds.
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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric, due to the risk of serious adverse health consequences from undeclared allergens.
Plain-English summary
B&G Foods North America, Inc. is recalling Ortega 40% Less Sodium Taco Seasoning 1.25 oz. (UPC 41501-00824) and other specific Ortega and Las Palmas brand taco and enchilada products. The recall is being conducted because one or more of the spice ingredients used in these products may contain peanuts and almonds, which are not declared on the label.
The affected products were distributed nationwide and worldwide, including to Bermuda, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Dubai, Guam, Haiti, Honduras, Israel, New Zealand, Panama, the Philippines, Singapore, Trinidad, and the United Kingdom. The total quantity involved is 7,201,809 cases. Affected products have best-by dates ranging from February 18, 2016, to November 3, 2016.
Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and stop using them if they are present. Individuals with allergies to peanuts or almonds should be particularly cautious. The recall is classified as FDA Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ortega 40% Less Sodium Taco Seasoning 1.25 oz., UPC 41501-00824
- Manufacturer
- B&G Foods North America, Inc
- Category
- Food — Seasonings
- Affected units
- 7,201,809
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 (3)
- Best By Date Range: Feb 18
- 2016 - Nov 3
- 2016
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 7 recalled by B&G Foods North America, 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.
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