CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Aug 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Winco Foods, Taco Seasoning Mild recalled by CH Guenther & Sons
CH Guenther & Sons is recalling Winco Foods, Taco Seasoning Mild, distributed in 27 states. The recall was initiated on 24 Jul 2019 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
- F-2087-2019
- FDA event ID
- 83412
- Recalling firm
- CH Guenther & Sons, San Antonio, TX
- Brand
- Winco
- 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 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Aug 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +21 days |
| 23 Aug 2019 | Classified 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
Winco Foods, Taco Seasoning Mild, Net Wt. 1.25 OZ, Distributed by Winco Foods, LLC, Boise, ID, UPC 0 70552 90126 1
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: WinCo
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Products contains an ingredient (cumin) potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Better by: 07/09/21
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.
Other products in this recall event
4 other products · FDA event 83412| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning recalled by CH Guenther & SonsGreat | CH Guenther & Sons | Salmonella | 27 states | |
| CLASS II | HEB Taco Seasoning Mix 25% Less Sodium recalled by CH Guenther & Sons | CH Guenther & Sons | Salmonella | 27 states | |
| CLASS I | Williams Original Chili Seasoning recalled by CH Guenther & SonsWilliams | CH Guenther & Sons | Salmonella | 27 states | |
| CLASS I | Williams Ingredients, Hot BBQ Snack Seasoning recalledWilliams Ingredients | CH Guenther & Sons | Salmonella | 27 states |
More recalls from CH Guenther & Sons
All 7| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Williams Ingredients, Hot BBQ Snack Seasoning recalledWilliams Ingredients | CH Guenther & Sons | Salmonella | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Williams Original Chili Seasoning recalled by CH Guenther & SonsWilliams | CH Guenther & Sons | Salmonella | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS II | HEB Taco Seasoning Mix 25% Less Sodium recalled by CH Guenther & Sons | CH Guenther & Sons | Salmonella | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning recalled by CH Guenther & SonsGreat | CH Guenther & Sons | Salmonella | 27 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Williams Chipotle Chili Seasoning recalled by CH Guenther & SonsWilliams Chipotle | CH Guenther & Sons | Undeclared Wheat & Gluten | 7 states |