The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1919-2016·Announced 2016-08-17

Williams Chipotle Taco Seasoning Recalled for Undeclared Wheat Allergen

Williams Chipotle Taco Seasoning is being recalled because it contains undeclared wheat, a major allergen not listed on the label.

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 involves allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (wheat), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

CH Guenther & Sons, Inc. is recalling Williams Chipotle Taco Seasoning, Net Wt. 1 1/4 OZ. (35.4 g), packaged in paper pouches. The recall was initiated because the product contains an ingredient that was previously recalled for potentially containing undeclared wheat allergen. Testing confirmed the presence of gluten, and wheat is not declared on the product label.

The affected products were distributed to the southern midwest and central south, including the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas. The recall involves 702 cases of 24 pouches each. The products have 'Better By' dates of 01/27/18 and 04/11/18.

Consumers with a wheat allergy or celiac disease should avoid consuming this product. Individuals who have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms should seek medical attention. Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Williams Chipotle Taco Seasoning, Net Wt. 1 1/4 OZ. (35.4 g). Williams Foods, Inc. Lenexa, KS 66215. Packaged in paper pouches.

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 (2)

  • BETTER BY 01/27/18
  • BETTER BY 04/11/18

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by CH Guenther & Sons, 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.

See all 2 products in this recall →