J & J Tastebuds Taco Platter Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk
J & J Distributing Company recalls two sizes of Tastebuds Taco Platter due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check UPCs and contact the company for details.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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What happened, in plain English
J & J Distributing Company is recalling two sizes of Tastebuds Taco Platter products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/14820-j-j-tastebuds-taco-platter-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/14820-j-j-tastebuds-taco-platter-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0370-2021
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“J & J Tastebuds Taco Platter Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/14820-j-j-tastebuds-taco-platter-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0370-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0370-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, including miscarriages, stillbirths, and severe illness in newborns and older adults. The contamination in these taco platters may lead to illness if consumed.
Who’s affected
Pregnant women, newborns, and older adults are at higher risk from Listeria monocytogenes. Anyone who has purchased the recalled Tastebuds Taco Platter products should check if they have the affected items.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the following UPCs: 0 38232 31683 5 (26oz) and 0 38232 33235 4 (15.8oz). The products were distributed by H. Brooks & Co in Minneapolis, MN.
- Brand
J & J Distributing Company- Product
tastebuds Taco Platter, Net Wt. 26oz. (738g), UPC 0 38232 31683 5; Net Wt. 15.8oz (448g), UPC 0 38232 33235 4- Category
Food
All 10 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Product was distributed to 46 retail locations in the States of MN, IL, IN, OH, PA, WI, KY, and IA
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| F-0366-2021 | Haug Fresh Taco Tray, Net Wt. 29 oz. (823g), UPC 6 10014 16416 4; Net Wt. 16 oz (454g), UPC 6 10014 16383 9; Net Wt. 16 oz (454g), UPC 6 10014 16415 7, 2/16 oz packages per unit. Packed & Distributed by J&J Distributing, 653 Rice St. St. Paul, MN 55103.; Sell by: 3-3 |
| F-0367-2021 | tastebuds Layered Fiesta Taco Dip, Net Wt. 9 oz. (255g), UPC 0 38232 31611 8, Distributed By H. Brooks & Co Mpls MN 55112; Sell by: 3-3 |
| F-0368-2021 | Taco Platter [Kwik Trip], Net Wt. 15.8oz (448g), UPC 0 38232 36090 6, Distributed By H. Brooks & Co. Mpls MN 55112; Best By: 03/03/21 |
| F-0369-2021 | Caribou Coffee Turkey Sandwich, Net Wt. 9.0oz. (255g); Sell by: 2-26 |
| F-0370-2021 | tastebuds Taco Platter, Net Wt. 26oz. (738g), UPC 0 38232 31683 5; Net Wt. 15.8oz (448g), UPC 0 38232 33235 4, Distributed By H. Brooks & Co Mpls MN 55112; Sell by: 3-3 |
| F-0371-2021 | Earthgrown Mini Taco Dip, Net Wt. 8oz. (227g), UPC 6 10014 22341 0, Packed By J&J Distributing Inc. 653 Rice St, St Paul, MN 55103; Sell by: 3-3 |
| F-0372-2021 | Haug Fresh Mini 7 Layer Dip Tray, Net Wt. 22oz (624g), UPC 6 10014 16414 0, Packed and Distributed by J&J Distributing, St Paul Mn 55103; Sell by: 3-3 |
| F-0373-2021 | Fresh Thyme Taco Dip, Net Wt. 10oz (283g), UPC 8 41330 12368 3; Sell by: 3-3 |
| F-0374-2021 | tastebuds Taco Dip, Net Wt. 9oz (255g), UPC 0 38232 31612 5, Distributed By H. Brooks & Co Mpls MN 55112; Sell by: 3-3 |
| F-0375-2021 | Taco Dip [Kwik Trip], Net Wt. 8oz (227g), UPC 0 38232 36091 3, Distributed By H. Brooks & Co. Mpls MN 55112; Sell by: 3-3 |
What to do — step by step
Check Product UPC
Look for the UPC numbers 0 38232 31683 5 or 0 38232 33235 4 on the packaging.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 8 states.
FDA distribution: “Product was distributed to 46 retail locations in the States of MN, IL, IN, OH, PA, WI, KY, and IA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 4 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0370-2021 (February 26, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0370-2021 to see it in context.
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