Givaudan SJ TACO Spices Recall: Salmonella Risk in Some Ingredients
Givaudan recalls spices including chili peppers and wheat flour due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should check product labels for lot number 1702394843 and contact the company for details.
Lower-risk recall
During an internal investigation the firm discovered that an ingredient used in various spices may contain Salmonella.
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What happened, in plain English
Givaudan is recalling spices and wheat flour products that may contain Salmonella. This poses a risk of food poisoning if the contaminated ingredients are used in food preparation. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/21915-givaudan-sj-taco-spices-recall-salmonella-risk-in-some-ingredients.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/21915-givaudan-sj-taco-spices-recall-salmonella-risk-in-some-ingredients · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2198-2017
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“Givaudan SJ TACO Spices Recall: Salmonella Risk in Some Ingredients.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/21915-givaudan-sj-taco-spices-recall-salmonella-risk-in-some-ingredients. Based on FDA recall #F-2198-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2198-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The spices may contain Salmonella bacteria, which can cause food poisoning if ingested. This risk is present if the contaminated ingredients are used in food preparation.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased the recalled spices or wheat flour products from retailers. People who prepare food with these ingredients are at higher risk of foodborne illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'SJ TACO' with weight 44.5 lbs. Look for lot number 1702394843 and production date 1/25/2017 on the label.
- Brand
Givaudan- Category
Food
All 11 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 shipped to IL, OH & MO
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-2189-2017 | Chili Seasoning 50 lbs INGREDIENTS: Chili Pepper, Minced Onion, Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 195 Alexandra Way Carol Stream, IL 60188 (630) 582-5608; Item #59561000, Lot #1635592781 PRODUCTION DATE 12/27/2016 | 74/50 lb bags |
| F-2190-2017 | SJ Black Pepper 42.75 lbs INGREDIENTS: Black Pepper, Spices including Mustard, Paprika***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742; Item: 596860000, Lot #1700593480 PRODUCTION DATE 1/5/2017 | 41/42.75 lb bags |
| F-2191-2017 | SJ CHIPOLTE BBQ DB 36.7 lbs INGREDIENTS: SALT, SPICES INCLUDING Mustard***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742; Item 587550001, Lot #1700393450 PRODUCTION DATE 1/3/2017 & Lot #1701894403 PRODUCTION DATE 1/25/2017 | 401/35.79 bags |
| F-2192-2017 | SJ JALAPENO NACHO DB 42 LBS INGREDIENTS: Dextrose, Salt***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742; Item 629560000 Lot #1702394844 PRODUCTION DATE 1/23/2017 & Lot #1703395754 PRODUCTION DATE 2/2/2017 | 202/42 lb bags |
| F-2193-2017 | SJ MILD DB 36.33 LBS INGREDIENTS: Salt,***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742; Item 587570001 Lot #1703995931 PRODUCTION DATE 1/7/2017; Lot #1703995963 PRODUCTION DATE 2/7/2017 & Lot #1703996964 PRODUCTION DATE 2/7/2017 | 503/36.33 LB bags |
| F-2194-2017 | SJ PHILLY CHEESESTEAK SEASONING Net Wt: .44.5 LBS INGREDIENTS: Onion Powder, Green Bell Pepper Powder***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742; Item 615320000 Lot #1703295383 PRODUCTION DATE 2/2/2017 | 41/44.5 lb bags |
| F-2195-2017 | SJ SPICY DB Net Wt. 48 LBS INGREDIENTS: Spices including Mustard, Paprika***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742; Item 587500001, Lot # 1635692887, PRODUCTION DATE 12/21/2016; Lot # 1635692896, PRODUCTION DATE 12/22/2016; Lot # 1636293136, PRODUCTION DATE 12/27/2016; Lot # 1636293159, PRODUCTION DATE 12/27/2016; Lot # 1636293160, PRODUCTION DATE 12/27/2016L Lot # 1636293161, PRODUCTION DATE 12/27/2016; Lot # 1700493471, PRODUCTION DATE 1/4/2017; Lot # 1700493455, PRODUCTION DATE 1/4/2017; Lot # 1700493468, PRODUCTION DATE 1/4/2017; Lot # 1700493469, PRODUCTION DATE 1/4/2017; Lot # 1700493472, PRODUCTION DATE 1/4/2017; Lot # 1700493470, PRODUCTION DATE 1/4/2017; Lot # 1702394878, PRODUCTION DATE 1/23/2017; Lot # 1702394877, PRODUCTION DATE 1/23/2017 & Lot # 1702394841, PRODUCTION DATE 1/23/2017. | 2,087.25/48 lb bags |
| F-2196-2017 | SJ SWEET AND SPICY Net Wt: 42.75 LBS INGREDIENTS: Brown Sugar, Spices including Mustard, Garlic Powder***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742; Item 596910000, Lot #1702494850, PRODUCTION DATE 1/24/2017 | 40/42.75 lb bags. |
| F-2197-2017 | SJ TABASCO Net Wgt: 36.33 LBS INGREDIENTS: Spices including Mustard, Salt, Paprika***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742; Item 587560001, Lot #1702394842 PRODUCTION DATE 1/23/2017 & Lot #1702394879 PRODUCTIO DATE 1/23/2017 | 336/36.33 lb bags |
| F-2198-2017 | SJ TACO Net Wgt: 44.5 LBS INGREDIENTS: Spices including Chili Pepper, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Paprika***Wheat Flour***CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742; Item 615040000, Lot #1702394843 PRODUCTION DATE 1/25/2017 | 41/44.5 lb bags |
| F-2199-2017 | SJ DRY BROWNIE MIX 1003706 Net Wgt: 1200 LBS INGREDIENTS: Sugar, Wheat Flour, Cocoa Powder, Whole Egg Powder, Whey Powder, Sodium Bicarbonate. CONTAINS: MILK, WHEAT, EGG spicetec¿ FLAVORS & SEASONINGS 6 Santa Fe Way Cranbury, NJ 08512 (800) 345-7742; Item 567020002, Lot #1700693488 PRODUCTION DATE 01/06/2017 & Lot # 1700693503 PRODUCTION DATE 01/06/17 | 12/1200 LB totes |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for lot number 1702394843 and production date 1/25/2017 on the label.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 3 states.
FDA distribution: “Product was shipped to IL, OH & MO” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Illinois, Missouri, Ohio.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 9 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-2198-2017 (March 27, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2198-2017 to see it in context.
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