The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1880-2015·Announced 2015-04-15

Texamerican Turkey Taco Seasoning Recalled for Peanut Allergen Contamination

Texamerican Food Blending is recalling 47-pound bags of GF Turkey Taco Seasoning because two lots of ingredients were contaminated with peanut allergen, which is not listed on the label.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The rubric mandates a score of at least 4 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

Texamerican Food Blending, Inc. is recalling 470 pounds of Texamerican GF Turkey Taco Seasoning (Item Number 1405004) in 47-pound bags. The recall affects Lot Numbers 424014-01 and 424014-02. The product was distributed in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.

The recall was initiated after the firm received notification from its supplier that two lots of ingredients used in the product were contaminated with peanut allergen. Peanuts are not listed in the ingredient statement for this product, creating a risk of an allergic reaction for consumers with peanut allergies.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the firm for instructions. The firm has discontinued ordering the specific ingredient from the supplier as a corrective action.

The recalled product

Product
Texamerican GF Turkey Taco Seasoning 47 lbs. Item Number 1405004
Manufacturer
Texamerican Food Blending, Inc.
Category
Food — Seasoning
Hazard

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot Number 424014-01
  • 424014-02

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Texamerican Food Blending, 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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