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
Recalled by Givaudan Flavours Corp on Mar 27, 2017
Recall Summary
Givaudan Flavours Corp recalled SJ TACO Net Wgt: 44.5 LBS in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Mar 27, 2017.
The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "During an internal investigation the firm discovered that an ingredient used in various spices may contain Salmonella." Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.
The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Product was shipped to IL, OH & MO." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Cincinnati, OH. The recall covers 41/44.5 lb bags of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported May 17, 2017), 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.
Reason for Recall
During an internal investigation the firm discovered that an ingredient used in various spices may contain Salmonella.
Product Description
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
Distribution
Product was shipped to IL, OH & MO
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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