Johnny's Parmesan Garlic Seasoning recalled for undeclared sesame allergen
Johnny's Parmesan Garlic Seasoning contains undeclared sesame seeds that are visible through the bottle but not listed on the label. The product may pose a risk to consumers with sesame allergies.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as Class II. The recall involves undeclared sesame, a common allergen, on the product label, though sesame seeds are visible in the bottle. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness fits the High (Score 3) criterion per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Johnny's Parmesan Garlic Seasoning (5 oz, 141g poly bottle with green spice cap, UPC 0-70381-10060-6) is being recalled for undeclared sesame. The product is manufactured by OS Holding Inc and distributed by Johnny's Fine Foods Inc, located in Tacoma, Washington.
The seasoning is mislabeled. The label identifies the product as Johnny's Parmesan Garlic Seasoning and declares that it contains milk and is manufactured in a facility that processes wheat, soy, sesame, and egg. However, the label does not explicitly declare sesame as an ingredient. Sesame seeds are visible through the clear plastic bottle.
The recalled product was distributed to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. A total of 428 cases (6 bottles per case) or 2,568 bottles are affected. Bottles carry best-before dates of March 4, 2026.
Consumers with sesame allergies who have purchased this product should not consume it and should discard it or return it to the point of purchase. Those with concerns about allergen exposure should contact their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bottle is labeled as Johnny's Parmesan Garlic Seasoning, 5oz (141g), packaged in poly bottle with green spice cap, UPC 0 70381 10060 6. Distributed by Johnny s Fine Foods Inc. 319 E. 25th St. Tacoma, WA 98421. Label declares: CONTAINS: MILK. MANUFACTURED IN A FACILITY THAT ALSO
- Manufacturer
- OS Holding Inc
- Category
- Food — Spices and Seasonings
- Hazard
- allergen-sesame
- mis-labeling
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)
- so the Best Before 04/03/26 means 04 March 2026.
Distribution
Distributed in 9 states:
- AK
- ID
- MT
- ND
- NV
- OR
- UT
- WA
- WY
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