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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Aug 7, 2025 (14 months ago)

Cajun Seasoning (Taratino) recall

Recalled by QST Ingredients and Packaging · Rancho Cucamonga, CA, United States

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Product may contain small metal fragments due to contaminated onion powder ingredient used in manufacturing.

Hard or sharp fragments can cut the mouth or throat, break teeth or cause choking. They usually come from equipment wear or packaging on the production line. All foreign material recalls.

What was recalled

Cajun Seasoning (Taratino) NET WT: 50 lb Usage: 13.80 LBS for 300 LBS of Meat UPC (QST# 4546)

Quantity: 731 pounds total

Food: Spices & seasonings

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Lot# 118251

Where it was sold

California Texas

FDA's distribution note: Product was distributed to 4 different customers who either use recalled finished product for ingredient in further processing or repack for retail sales. 4 customers are located in Southern California with the remaining customer in Texas.

Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
QST Ingredients and Packaging
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Aug 7, 2025
In FDA report of
Aug 20, 2025
Terminated
Apr 7, 2026
FDA recall number
H-0498-2025 · event 97426
Official record
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Also recalled with it (3 more products)

FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.

Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Foreign material

Reduced Sodium Roast Beef Rub

Reason Product may contain small metal fragments due to contaminated onion powder ingredient used in manufacturing.

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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Foreign material

BBQ Riblet Seasoning

Reason Product may contain small metal fragments due to contaminated onion powder ingredient used in manufacturing.

QST Ingredients and Packaging CA, TX H-0496-2025
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Foreign material

Lemon Pepper Seasoning

Reason Product may contain small metal fragments due to contaminated onion powder ingredient used in manufacturing.

QST Ingredients and Packaging CA, TX H-0497-2025

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