Contract Packager Recalls Bacon Seasoning Over Undeclared Allergen

TS Packaging is recalling two brands of bacon seasoning due to the presence of an undeclared soy allergen.

Wabash Valley Bacon Seasoning
Wabash Valley Farms was one of the two brands affected by the recall.
Image provided by FDA

TS Packaging, a contract food packager, has recalled its “Rural King” and “Wabash Valley Farms” Bacon Seasoning after a soy ingredient was found to be undeclared in the product, the FDA announced.

Before the recall, the seasoning was distributed nationwide via E-commerce and retail stores. The product was packaged in 4.2 oz plastic jars with numbers 17324s,27824s, and 30324s. In addition, 1 oz sample gift packets were marked with lot numbers 16524SP, 16624SP, 23424SP, 26324SP, 26424SP, 26724SP, 20624S, 20724S.

Rural King Bacon SeasoningThe FDA encourages consumers to return the bought seasonings to their place of purchase for a refund.Image provided by FDA

Wabash Valley 1 OZ Bacon SeasoningTS Packaging is undergoing corrective actions to prevent the issue from reoccurring.Image provided by FDA

TS Packaging initiated the recall after discovering a soy-containing ingredient was a substitute provided by a supplier without notification of the presence of soy, the FDA states. A follow-up investigation indicated the problem was caused by a substitution review process gap between the supplier and their customer base. The FDA says corrective actions are in place to prevent recurrence.

Those with allergies to products containing soy have a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if such a product is consumed. As of Jan. 24, 2024, no illnesses have been reported in connection with TS Packaging’s recall, the FDA notes. 

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