Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Jan 7, 2020

Taco Bell Creamy Jalapeno Sauce; GIN: 54973 12/25.5 oz. Pouches Net Wt: 19.12 lbs.(8.68 kg)…

Recalling firm: Golden State Foods

Why it was recalled

Possible metal fragments

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Jul 2, 2020.

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ProductTaco Bell Creamy Jalapeno Sauce; GIN: 54973 12/25.5 oz. Pouches Net Wt: 19.12 lbs.(8.68 kg) Supplier ID: 0005320-01 GSF Product # 02598 Customer Product #: 0054943 Packed exclusively for use by Taco Bell and its franchisees. Taco Bell Corp., Irvine, CA 92618
Package size25.5 oz

FDA code information

Use by dates: 3/26/2020 3/27/2020

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Original product description

Taco Bell Creamy Jalapeno Sauce; GIN: 54973 12/25.5 oz. Pouches Net Wt: 19.12 lbs.(8.68 kg) Supplier ID: 0005320-01 GSF Product # 02598 Customer Product #: 0054943 Packed exclusively for use by Taco Bell and its franchisees. Taco Bell Corp., Irvine, CA 92618

Original FDA recall reason

Notification by supplier of a recall of starch ingredient due to metal fragments. Ingredient was used in the manufacture of finished products.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0637-2020
Event ID
84682
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jan 7, 2020
Reported
Feb 12, 2020
Classified
Feb 4, 2020
Terminated
Jul 2, 2020
Quantity
4,977 cases
Location
Irvine, CA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Where it was distributed

4 customers with DC locations in TX, KS, NC, OH, FL, TN, MI, WI, FL, GA, VA, SC, KY, IL, NJ, NY, CA, OR, CO, AZ.

FDA source record · F-0637-2020

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