Givaudan Recalls SJ Taco Seasoning Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
Givaudan Flavours Corp is recalling 41 bags of SJ Taco seasoning because an ingredient may contain Salmonella. The product was distributed to Illinois, Ohio, and Missouri.
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 a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Givaudan Flavours Corp is voluntarily recalling 41 bags of SJ Taco seasoning, net weight 44.5 lbs, due to a potential Salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated after an internal investigation revealed that an ingredient used in the spices may contain the pathogen. The specific product is identified by Item 615040000, Lot #1702394843, with a production date of January 25, 2017.
The affected product was shipped to Illinois, Ohio, and Missouri. The seasoning contains spices including chili pepper, garlic powder, sugar, and paprika, as well as wheat flour, soy, and wheat. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of SJ Taco seasoning should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- SJ TACO Net Wgt: 44.5 LBS INGREDIENTS: Spices including Chili Pepper, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Paprika***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742
- Manufacturer
- Givaudan Flavours Corp
- 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)
- Item 615040000
- Lot #1702394843 PRODUCTION DATE 1/25/2017
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 11 recalled by Givaudan Flavours Corp 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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