FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IIH-0497-2025

Product

Lemon Pepper Seasoning (Tarantino) NET WT: 50 lb UPC (QST# 6402)

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
Lot Number: 118251
Quantity
731 pounds total

Why it was recalled

Product may contain small metal fragments due to contaminated onion powder ingredient used in manufacturing.

Recalling firm

Firm
QST Ingredients and Packaging
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
9734 6th St # 40, N/A, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730-5713

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to 4 different customers who either use recalled finished product for ingredient in further processing or repack for retail sales. 4 customers are located in Southern California with the remaining customer in Texas.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-08-07
FDA classified
2025-08-14
Posted by FDA
2025-08-20
Terminated
2026-04-07
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record H-0497-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.

Class II food recall: Lemon Pepper Seasoning (Tarantino) NET WT: 50 lb UPC (QST# 6402) · FDA Food Recalls