CLASS I Food recall · Reported 3 Dec 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Low Sodium Taco Seasoning recalled by Karlsburger Foods

Karlsburger Foods is recalling Low Sodium Taco Seasoning, distributed in 16 states. The recall was initiated on 17 Nov 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesItem Numbers 16423, 16465, and 16425.

Quantity recalled1491 units

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-0573-2015
FDA event ID: 69841
Recalling firm: Karlsburger Foods, Monticello, MN
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 17 Nov 2014
FDA classified: 26 Nov 2014
Reported: 3 Dec 2014
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Undeclared Milk
Product category: Ready Meals

Timeline

17 Nov 2014	Recall initiated by company
26 Nov 2014	Classified by FDA	+9 days
3 Dec 2014	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

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

Reason for recall

Taco Seasoning has an allergen of milk in the product that is not declared on the label.

Product as listed by the FDA

Karlsburger Foods Low Sodium Taco Seasoning, Item Numbers 16423 (Packaged in 23 oz resealable plastic containers), Item #16465 (Packaged in 6.8 lb. resealable plastic containers), and Item #16425 (Packaged in 25 lb. bag in a box).

Where it was distributed

AK, AZ, FL, IA, IL, KS, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NM, OH, PA, SD, and WI.

Alaska Arizona Florida Iowa Illinois Kansas Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Mexico Ohio Pennsylvania South Dakota Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Taco Seasoning has an allergen of milk in the product that is not declared on the label.

Which lots are affected?

Item Numbers 16423, 16465, and 16425.

Where was it sold?

AK, AZ, FL, IA, IL, KS, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NM, OH, PA, SD, 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 I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

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

1 other product · FDA event 69841

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
3 Dec 2014	CLASS I	Taco Seasoning recalled by Karlsburger Foods	Karlsburger Foods	Undeclared Milk	16 states

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