CLASS II Food recall · Reported 21 Nov 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Zatarain's New Orleans Style Beef Flavor Rice Mix recalled
McCormick & Company is recalling Zatarain's New Orleans Style Beef Flavor Rice 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-0681-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63287
- Recalling firm
- McCormick & Company, Hunt Valley, MD
- Brand
- Zatarain's New
- 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
- Beef
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 New Orleans Style Beef Flavor Rice Mix, packaged in 6.8 oz boxes, 12 boxes per carton, Box UPC: 7142901001
Where it was distributed
Products were shipped nationwide
Questions about this recall
Is Zatarain's New Orleans Style Beef Flavor Rice Mix recalled?
Yes. McCormick & Company recalled Zatarain's New Orleans Style Beef Flavor Rice Mix on 13 Sep 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0681-2013.
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 JUN 09 14 H, BEST BY JUL 29 14 H, BEST BY AUG 28 14 H
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 21 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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