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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 3/5 (High).
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.
- Manufacturer
- CH Guenther & Sons, Inc
- Category
- Food — Spices & 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 (2)
- BETTER BY 01/27/18
- BETTER BY 04/11/18
Distribution
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.
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