The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1210-2023·Announced 2023-07-12

Fajita Strip Seasoning Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Newly Weds Foods, Inc. is recalling Fajita Strip Seasoning (S15278) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The seasoning was distributed across 28 US states and Canada.

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 has classified this recall as Class I. Under the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls must score at minimum 4 (Severe). Although no illnesses have been reported, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious foodborne illness.

Plain-English summary

Newly Weds Foods, Inc. is recalling Fajita Strip Seasoning (S15278) in 50-pound bags due to potential Salmonella contamination. Approximately 6.5 million pounds of the product have been distributed.

Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which indicates a serious health hazard.

The affected seasoning was distributed to customers in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin, and Canada. Products bearing batch codes SE280878 and SE280879 are affected.

Consumers and businesses in possession of the affected seasoning should stop using it immediately and either dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
S15278 FAJITA STRIP SEASONING X1 50.00 BAG
Manufacturer
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Hazard
  • salmonella

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)

  • SE280878 SE280879

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.