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Food recall · FDA · Published September 19, 2019

Symrise Inc. recalls Wow Beef Dry Marinade Seasoning, 12.474 kg paper bags

Symrise recalls Wow Beef Dry Marinade Seasoning (12.474 kg paper bags) due to undeclared milk allergen. Consumers should check product codes and contact Symrise for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0013-2020FoodSymrise ›
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Recalling firmSymrise Inc.300 North St, N/A · Teterboro, NJ 07608-1204
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What happened, in plain English

Symrise is recalling Wow Beef Dry Marinade Seasoning in 12.474 kg paper bags because it contains milk, an allergen that wasn't declared. This poses a risk for people with milk allergies. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16638-symrise-wow-beef-dry-marinade-seasoning-recall-undeclared-milk-allergen.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16638-symrise-wow-beef-dry-marinade-seasoning-recall-undeclared-milk-allergen · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0013-2020

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“Symrise Wow Beef Dry Marinade Seasoning Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16638-symrise-wow-beef-dry-marinade-seasoning-recall-undeclared-milk-allergen. Based on FDA recall #F-0013-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0013-2020%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The seasoning contains milk, which is an allergen that wasn't listed on the label. For individuals with milk allergies, even small amounts can cause allergic reactions.

Who’s affected

People with milk allergies are at risk from this product. The recall affects consumers who purchased the seasoning between June 2020 and the current date.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product code 40100007 on the packaging. The product was sold with a best by date of 06/05/2020.

  • Brand
    Symrise
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Code

    Look for the product code 40100007 on the packaging of the Wow Beef Dry Marinade Seasoning.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe for people with milk allergies?

No, this product contains milk which is an allergen that wasn't declared on the label.

How can I find out if I have the recalled product?

Check the product code 40100007 on the packaging. The product was sold with a best by date of 06/05/2020.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Symrise directly for further instructions.

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Contact Symrise

We’ve drafted a message you can send Symrise to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0013-2020 — Symrise Symrise

Hello,

I own a Symrise that is covered by recall F-0013-2020 from Symrise.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0013-2020 (September 19, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0013-2020 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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