Williams Chipotle Taco Seasoning Recall: Undeclared Wheat Allergen
Williams Foods recalls Chipotle Taco Seasoning due to undeclared wheat allergen. Check your pantry for affected lots and dates.
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Chili and taco seasoning products contain an ingredient which was recalled for potentially containing undeclared wheat allergen. Testing revealed the presence of gluten. Wheat is not declared on the label.
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What happened, in plain English
Williams Foods, Inc. is recalling Williams Chipotle Taco Seasoning because it contains an ingredient with undeclared wheat (gluten). The product label does not declare this allergen, posing a risk to individuals with wheat allergies or celiac disease. The recall covers specific lots distributed in the southern midwest and central south. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/24068-williams-chipotle-taco-seasoning-recall-undeclared-wheat-allergen.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/24068-williams-chipotle-taco-seasoning-recall-undeclared-wheat-allergen · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1919-2016
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“Williams Chipotle Taco Seasoning Recall: Undeclared Wheat Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/24068-williams-chipotle-taco-seasoning-recall-undeclared-wheat-allergen. Based on FDA recall #F-1919-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1919-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The seasoning contains an ingredient that has been recalled for potentially containing undeclared wheat allergen. Testing confirmed the presence of gluten, which is not listed on the label, making it unsafe for anyone who must avoid wheat.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Williams Chipotle Taco Seasoning, particularly those with wheat allergies or celiac disease, are at risk of an allergic reaction. The product was distributed to states including AR, OK, IA, IL, KS, MO, and TX.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your pantry for Williams Chipotle Taco Seasoning in paper pouches with a net weight of 1 1/4 OZ (35.4 g). Look for 'BETTER BY' dates of 01/27/18 or 04/11/18 on the packaging.
- Brand
Williams- Category
Food
All 2 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
Products was distributed to the southern midwest and central south including the states of AR, OK, IA, IL, KS, MO, and TX.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1918-2016 | Williams Chipotle Chili Seasoning, Net Wt. 1 1/8 OZ. (32 g). Williams Foods, Inc. Lenexa, KS 66215. Packaged in paper pouches.; BETTER BY 12/27/17 | 547/24/1.13 OZ/pouches/cases |
| F-1919-2016 | Williams Chipotle Taco Seasoning, Net Wt. 1 1/4 OZ. (35.4 g). Williams Foods, Inc. Lenexa, KS 66215. Packaged in paper pouches.; BETTER BY 01/27/18; BETTER BY 04/11/18 | 702/24/1.25 OZ/pouches/cases |
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the recalled Williams Chipotle Taco Seasoning if you have a wheat allergy or celiac disease.
Check lot and date codes
Verify if your package has a 'BETTER BY' date of 01/27/18 or 04/11/18.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 7 states.
FDA distribution: “Products was distributed to the southern midwest and central south including the states of AR, OK, IA, IL, KS, MO, and TX.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.3 years 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1919-2016 (June 8, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1919-2016 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 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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