Walmart Recalls Taco Seasoning

Taco Seasoning Sold at Walmart Recalled due to Salmonella.

Two taco seasonings sold at Walmart are being recalled due to a salmonella contamination.

The recalled product includes packages of:

Great Value Mild Taco Seasoning Mix, item number 564829444. The mix has a UPC code of 0 78742 24572 0 and best if used by dates of 07/08/21 and 7/9/21.

HEB Taco Seasoning Mix Reduced Sodium, item number 050215. The mix has a UPC code of 0 41220 79609 0 and a best if used by date of 7/10/21, 7/11/21 and 7/15/21.

The source of the potential contamination is linked to a single lot of cumin used in both the seasonings.

No reports of illness have been reported.

The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause a serious infection. The elderly, children and those with weak immune systems can have serious and even fatal complications.

If you have eaten the recalled product and are experiencing any of these symptoms, seek medical attention right away.

Recovering compensation after an injury or illness from a defective product

If you can prove that your food poisoning or food related illness or injury was caused by a contaminated or misbranded food product, you may be able to pursue a product liability claim against the business that sold or prepared that food product. You should also contact your local health department to report the incident.

A claim against the negligent business or manufacturer for food poisoning or food related illness or injury will seek recovery of medical bills, lost wages, out of pocket expenses and pain and suffering.

If you or someone you know have been injured or diagnosed with food poisoning due to a contaminated or misbranded food product, call Berger and Green at 412-661-1400 to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Pittsburgh today.

Source: Consumer Affairs, “Williams Foods Recalls taco seasonings”