BBQ Riblet Seasoning Recalled Due to Metal Fragment Contamination
QST Ingredients is recalling BBQ Riblet Seasoning due to possible metal fragments from contaminated onion powder. The product was distributed to food processors and repackers in California and Texas.
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: Metal fragments in food present a risk of choking and injury, satisfying the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.' The FDA Class II classification and absence of reported illnesses to date support a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
QST Ingredients and Packaging is recalling BBQ Riblet Seasoning in 50-pound bags due to potential contamination with small metal fragments. The metal fragments originated from contaminated onion powder used as an ingredient in the seasoning's manufacturing process.
A total of 11,050 pounds of product was distributed to four customers in Southern California and one customer in Texas. These customers use the recalled product as an ingredient in further food processing or repack it for retail sale. Affected lot numbers are 059251, 079251, 154251, 170251, and 170252.
Consumers and food service operators who have received this product should not use it. Contact your supplier if you believe you have received any of the affected lot numbers. Food manufacturers and distributors should check their inventory and remove the affected product from distribution.
The recalled product
- Product
- BBQ Riblet Seasoning (Cargill Meat)(PPM) NET WT: 50 lb UPC (QST# 5275)
- Manufacturer
- QST Ingredients and Packaging
- Category
- Food — Spice / Seasoning
- Hazard
- metal-fragments
- choking
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 (5)
- Lot Numbers: 059251
- 079251
- 154251
- 170251
- 170252
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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