CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Aug 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

HEB Taco Seasoning Mix 25% Less Sodium recalled by CH Guenther & Sons

CH Guenther & Sons is recalling HEB Taco Seasoning Mix 25% Less Sodium, distributed in 27 states. The recall was initiated on 24 Jul 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBetter by: 07/10/21
Quantity recalled1,261/24/1.25 OZ/packets/cases

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-2088-2019
FDA event ID
83412
Recalling firm
CH Guenther & Sons, San Antonio, TX
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
24 Jul 2019
FDA classified
23 Aug 2019
Reported
14 Aug 2019
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Salmonella
Product category
Ready Meals

Timeline

24 Jul 2019Recall initiated by company
14 Aug 2019Published in enforcement report+21 days
23 Aug 2019Classified by FDA+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Products contains an ingredient (cumin) potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

HEB Taco Seasoning Mix 25% Less Sodium Net Wt. 1.25 OZ, H-E-B San Antonio TX UPC 0 41220 79609 0

Where it was distributed

Distributed to retail stores and distributors in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, NC, NH, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WI

AlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMichiganMissouriNorth CarolinaNew HampshireNew YorkOhio

Stores named: H-E-B

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Products contains an ingredient (cumin) potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Better by: 07/10/21

Where was it sold?

Distributed to retail stores and distributors in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, NC, NH, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WI

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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4 other products · FDA event 83412

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Winco Foods, Taco Seasoning Mild recalled by CH Guenther & Sons.

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