Frontera Foods Issues Allergy Alert for Undeclared Soy Allergen in Original Taco Skillet Sauce with a "Best By" Date of "13 Apr 17"

For Immediate Release

May 3, 2016

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1-800-509-4441

Announcement

Frontera Foods of Chicago, Illinois is recalling a total of 720 (8 oz.) packages of itsFrontera Texas Original Taco Skillet Sauce because it contains undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy may run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The recalled Frontera Texas Original Taco Skillet Sauce packages were only distributed to District Columbia and the following 11 states; Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia and Vermont. The recalled product went to the specific retail stores on the attached list.

The product comes in a printed 8 oz. pouch that is marked with a "BEST BY" date of "13 APR 17" on the bottom of the back side of the package. Please see the attached picture as a reference. The UPC code for the recalled product is: 6-04183-12170-7.

No illnesses have been reported to date and there are no other safety concerns for people who do not have a soy allergy.

This recall was voluntarily issued by the company after it discovered that the label on the product did not accurately reflect the ingredients. The company has since corrected the problem and has initiated corrective actions to prevent its reoccurrence.

Consumers who have purchased 8 oz. packages of Frontera Texas Original Taco Skillet Sauce with a "BEST BY" date of "13 APR 17" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (800) 509-4441, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, CST.

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