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Monday, November 17, 2014

Ortega Taco Product RECALL



B&G Foods Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanut And Almond In Product

 
Contact
Consumer:
877-929-2576
www.ortega.com

Media:
Ernest DelBuono
202-973-1318
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 14, 2014 – B&G Foods announced today it is voluntarily recalling certain Ortega Taco Seasoning Mix, Ortega Taco Sauce, Ortega Enchilada Sauce and Ortega Taco Kit products and certain Las Palmas Taco Seasoning Mix and Las Palmas Taco Sauce products after learning that one or more of the spice ingredients purchased from a third party supplier contain peanuts and almonds, allergens that are not declared on the products’ ingredient statements. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts and almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.  There is no health risk associated with these products for individuals without an allergy to peanuts or almonds.
This recall affects the following products:
Consumer UPC #SizeBest By Date RangeDescription
0 39000 00805 110ozMay 18, 2015 - Feb 10, 2016Ortega Taco Dinner Kit
0 39000 00818 116.7ozMay 18, 2015 - Feb 10, 2016Ortega Taco Dinner Kit
0 39000 00820 41.25 ozFeb 18, 2016 - Nov 3, 2016Ortega Taco Seasoning
0 39000 00821 13.75 ozFeb 18, 2016 - Nov 3, 2016Ortega Taco Seasoning  (3 Pack)
0 39000 00860 05 lb.Feb 18, 2016 - Nov 3, 2016Ortega Taco Meat Seasoning (Foodservice)
0 39000 00861 79 ozFeb 18, 2016 - Nov 3, 2016Ortega Taco Meat Seasoning (Foodservice)
0 39000 00890 78 ozFeb 18, 2017  -  Nov 10, 2017Ortega Taco Sauce - Mild
0 39000 00891 48 ozFeb 18, 2017 - Nov 10, 2017Ortega Taco Sauce - Hot
0 39000 01012 215.2ozMay 18, 2015 - Feb 10, 2016Ortega Soft Taco Dinner Kit
0 39000 01892 08 ozFeb 18, 2017 - Nov 10, 2017Ortega Taco Sauce - Medium
0 39000 01893 716 ozFeb 18, 2017 - Nov 10, 2017Ortega Taco Sauce - Mild
0 39000 01894 416 ozFeb 18, 2017 - Nov 10, 2017Ortega Taco Sauce - Medium
0 41501 00806 59.15ozMay 18, 2015 - Feb 10, 2016Ortega Whole Grain Taco Kit
0 41501 00824 91.25ozFeb 18, 2016-Nov 3, 2016Ortega 40% Less Sodium Taco Seasoning
0 41501 00832 45ozMay 18, 2015 - Feb 10, 2016Ortega “Tacos for Two” Kit
0 41501 00882 9144 g15 MA 18- 16 FE 10Ortega “Tacos for Two” Kit (Canada)
0 41501 00897 38 ozFeb 18, 2017 - Nov 10, 2017Ortega Green Taco Sauce - Mild
0 41501 00898 08 ozFeb 18, 2017 - Nov 10, 2017Ortega Enchilada Sauce
0 41501 00907 916 ozFeb 18, 2017-Nov 10, 2017Ortega Green Taco Sauce  -  Mild
0 41501 01014 313.6 ozMay 18, 2015-Feb 10, 2016Ortega Whole Wheat Soft Taco Kit
0 41501 01015 021.3ozMay 18, 2015 - Feb 10, 2016Ortega Grande Hard & Soft Taco Dinner Kit
0 41501 01058 715.9ozMay 18, 2015-Feb 10, 2016Ortega Whole Grain/Whole Wheat  Hard & Soft Taco Kit
0 41501 01895 816 ozFeb 18, 2017 - Nov 10, 2017Ortega Taco Sauce - Hot
0 41501 08351 29.8ozMay 18, 2015 - Feb 10, 2016Ortega Fiesta Flats Kit
0 41501 79811 93.75 ozFeb 18, 2016-Nov 3, 2016Las Palmas Taco Seasoning Packet (3 Pack)
0 41501 79812 6106 g16 FE 18 -  16 NO 03Las Palmas Taco Seasoning Packets (3 Pack) (Canada)
0 41501 79890 48 ozFeb 18, 2017-Nov 10, 2017Las Palmas Taco Sauce (Mild)
0 41501 79990 1226g17 FE 18 - 17 NO 10Las Palmas Taco Sauce (Mild) (Canada)
N/A.33 ozFeb 18, 2016 - Nov 3, 2016Ortega Taco Sauce Packets (Foodservice)
The recalled products were distributed in retail stores and foodservice outlets nationwide.
This recall does not apply to any other sizes or varieties of Ortega Seasoning Mix or to any Ortega Seasoning Mixes in canisters, all of which are correctly labeled.  For example, this recall does not include Ortega Fajita Seasoning Mix, Ortega Fish Taco Seasoning Mix, Ortega Chili Seasoning Mix, Ortega Chipotle Seasoning Mix or Ortega Burrito Seasoning Mix, all of which are correctly labeled.  This recall also does not include any Las Palmas Enchilada Sauce, which is correctly labeled.
“The safety of our consumers is our number one priority.  We are committed to providing safe, quality products while observing the highest ethical standards in the conduct of our business,” said William Wright, Executive Vice President of Quality Assurance and R&D at B&G Foods.  “The core values that we’ve embodied since the company was founded in the 1800s — honesty, integrity and accountability — guide our actions as we take the appropriate measures to address this issue.”
This recall was initiated in consultation with the FDA after it was discovered that ingredients from a single supplier used in the affected products were contaminated with peanut and almond allergens. B&G Foods has since terminated its relationship with this supplier and is receiving these ingredients from other sources in anticipation of resuming production shortly.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  Consumers with questions may contact the company’s recall hotline at 877-929-2576 from 8:00 a.m. ET to 8:00 p.m. ET, or visit www.ortega.com for additional information.

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