CLASS II Food recall · Reported 21 Nov 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Zatarain's Chicken/Cheddar Brocolli Mix recalled by McCormick & Company
McCormick is recalling Zatarain's Chicken/Cheddar Brocolli Mix, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 13 Sep 2012 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-0698-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63287
- Recalling firm
- McCormick, Hunt Valley, MD
- Brand
- Zatarain's
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Sep 2012
- FDA classified
- 15 Nov 2012
- Reported
- 21 Nov 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Undeclared Wheat & Gluten
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 13 Sep 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Nov 2012 | Classified by FDA | +63 days |
| 21 Nov 2012 | 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
Food product containing wheat was packaged into containers which do not declare wheat on the label.
Product as listed by the FDA
Zatarain's Chicken/Cheddar Brocolli Mix, Item Number: 900108337, a combination pack containing, 6.3 oz boxes of New Orleans Style Chicken Flavor Rice Mix and Cheddar Broccolli Mix.
Where it was distributed
Products were shipped nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Food product containing wheat was packaged into containers which do not declare wheat on the label.
Which lots are affected?
BEST BY MAY 09 13Z, BEST BY JUN 15 13Z, BEST BY AUG 05 13Z and BEST BY AUG 08 13Z
Where was it sold?
Products were shipped nationwide
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
2 other products · FDA event 63287| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Zatarain's New Orleans Style Chicken Flavor Rice Mix recalledZatarain's New | McCormick | Undeclared Wheat & Gluten | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Zatarain's New Orleans Style Beef Flavor Rice Mix recalledZatarain's New | McCormick | Undeclared Wheat & Gluten | Nationwide |
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