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

Ch Guenther & Sons, INC recalled Williams Chipotle Taco Seasoning, Net Wt. 1 1/4 OZ. (35.4 g). Williams Foods, Inc. Lenexa, KS 66215. Packaged in paper pouches. in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Jun 8, 2016.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Chili and taco seasoning products contain an ingredient which was recalled for potentially containing undeclared wheat allergen. Testing revealed the presence of gluten. Wheat is not declared on the label." Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Products was distributed to the southern midwest and central south including the states of AR, OK, IA, IL, KS, MO, and TX." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in San Antonio, TX. The recall covers 702/24/1.25 OZ/pouches/cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Aug 17, 2016), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.