The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1519-2012·Announced 2012-06-27

Kerry Foods Recalls Cheeseburger Seasoning Due to Metal Fragment Contamination

Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling cheeseburger seasoning products contaminated with metal fragments. The recall covers specific states in the US and international markets.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves metal fragments, which pose a risk of physical injury (choking or internal damage), but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Kerry Foods has initiated a voluntary recall of its lactic acid-containing products, specifically identified as Cheeseburger Seasoning 8543. The recall was issued because the products are contaminated with metal fragments.

The affected product is Kerry Cheeseburger Seasoning 8543, Item #I8543.465, with a net weight of 50 lb (22.68 kg). The product contains milk and wheat. The recall involves 408.000 BG of product.

Distribution of the recalled product includes the following US states: Arizona, California, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. The product was also distributed to Canada and Chile. Consumers should check their inventory for this specific item and stop using it if found.

The recalled product

Product
KERRY, CHEESEBURGER SEAS 8543, S20C3, CONTAINS MILK,WHEAT , Item #I8543.465 , Net Wt 50 Lb (22.68Kg)
Manufacturer
Kerry Foods
Category
Food — Seasonings
Hazard

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)

  • 0430205403

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 62 recalled by Kerry Foods 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 62 products in this recall →

Related recalls

Same manufacturer · Kerry Foods

See all →

Same hazard · metal fragments

See all →