Voluntary Recall Notice of McCormick 24 oz. Club Size Original Taco Seasoning Mix Due to Unlabeled Milk Allergen

For Immediate Release

October 5, 2016

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Consumers

McCormick Consumer Affairs
1-800-632-5847

Announcement

SPARKS, Md., McCormick & Company, Incorporated is initiating a voluntary class I recall of 24 oz. Club Size McCormick® Original Taco Seasoning Mix, UPC 52100302461 with best by date codes between June 27, 2018 and September 16, 2018 due to an unlabeled milk allergen.

This recall does not impact any other sizes of McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix or McCormick products.

A number of dairy free Original Taco Seasoning Mix 24 oz. bottles were incorrectly filled with Original Taco Seasoning containing whey. In sensitive individuals, an allergic reaction to milk can cause hives, stomach upset, vomiting and in very rare cases anaphylaxis.

To date, McCormick has received one notice of an allergic reaction related to the product covered by this recall.

The product subject to this recall is:

NAME OF PRODUCT AND PACK SIZE: Original Taco Seasoning Mix 24 oz bottle
CASE PACK: 12/case
UPC NUMBER: 52100302461
MCCORMICK ITEM NUMBER: 930246 or 900272507
SCC NUMBER ON SHIPPER: 52100302461 or 52100012476
AFFECTED DATE CODE FOR FOLLOWING ITEM NUMBERS:
932046 - BEST BY JUL 08 18 H through BEST BY SEPT 16 18 H
900272507 - BEST BY JUN 27 18 H through BEST BY SEPT 16 18 H
STATES SHIPPED TO: Nationwide

McCormick has alerted customers and grocery outlets to remove the product with the affected date codes from store shelves and distribution centers immediately, and to destroy this product in a manner that would prevent further consumption.

Consumers do not need to return the product to the store where it was purchased. Instead, consumers are urged to dispose of the recalled product and its container. Please contact McCormick Consumer Affairs at 1-800-632-5847, weekdays from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM (Eastern Time), for a replacement or full refund, and with general inquires.

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