The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1211-2023·Announced 2023-07-12

Taco Seasoning Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Newly Weds Foods, Inc. is recalling taco seasoning that may contain Salmonella. The product 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: FDA Class I recall for a product with potential Salmonella contamination, a high-risk pathogen. The FDA's Class I classification indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences, satisfying the requirement for a minimum Severe score regardless of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Newly Weds Foods, Inc. is recalling taco seasoning (product S16038) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected product totals 6,465,115.78 pounds with production code SE277108.

The recalled seasoning was distributed across 28 US states (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, and Wisconsin) as well as Canada.

Consumers should not consume this product. Anyone who has consumed it and experiences symptoms of Salmonella infection should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
S16038 TACO SEASONING X2 50.00 BAG
Manufacturer
Newly Weds Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Seasonings
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)

  • SE277108

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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