CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 Aug 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Lemon Pepper Seasoning (Tarantino) recalled
QST Ingredients and Packaging is recalling Lemon Pepper Seasoning (Tarantino), distributed in California, Texas. The recall was initiated on 7 Aug 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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
- H-0497-2025
- FDA event ID
- 97426
- Recalling firm
- QST Ingredients and Packaging, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Aug 2025
- FDA classified
- 14 Aug 2025
- Reported
- 20 Aug 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Peppers
Timeline
| 7 Aug 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Classified by FDA | +7 days |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product may contain small metal fragments due to contaminated onion powder ingredient used in manufacturing.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Lemon Pepper Seasoning (Tarantino) NET WT: 50 lb UPC (QST# 6402)
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed to 4 different customers who either use recalled finished product for ingredient in further processing or repack for retail sales. 4 customers are located in Southern California with the remaining customer in Texas.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product may contain small metal fragments due to contaminated onion powder ingredient used in manufacturing.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Number: 118251
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed to 4 different customers who either use recalled finished product for ingredient in further processing or repack for retail sales. 4 customers are located in Southern California with the remaining customer in Texas.
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.
Other products in this recall event
3 other products · FDA event 97426This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Reduced Sodium Roast Beef Rub (Serv-Rite) recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Reduced Sodium Roast Beef Rub (Serv-Rite) recalled | QST Ingredients and Packaging | Foreign Material | CA, TX | |
| CLASS II | Cajun Seasoning (Taratino) recalled by QST Ingredients and PackagingCajun | QST Ingredients and Packaging | Foreign Material | CA, TX | |
| CLASS II | BBQ Riblet Seasoning (Cargill Meat)(PPM) recalledBBQ Riblet | QST Ingredients and Packaging | Foreign Material | CA, TX |
More recalls from QST Ingredients and Packaging
All 4| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | BBQ Riblet Seasoning (Cargill Meat)(PPM) recalledBBQ Riblet | QST Ingredients and Packaging | Foreign Material | CA, TX |
| Food | CLASS II | Cajun Seasoning (Taratino) recalled by QST Ingredients and PackagingCajun | QST Ingredients and Packaging | Foreign Material | CA, TX |
| Food | CLASS II | Reduced Sodium Roast Beef Rub (Serv-Rite) recalled | QST Ingredients and Packaging | Foreign Material | CA, TX |
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