Taco kits recalled in Alabama over ‘life-threatening’ seasoning mix-up: FDA

(WJW) – Taco dinner kits sold at supermarkets in 27 states and Washington, D.C., are being recalled over a seasoning packet mix-up.

The recall was initiated after Teasdale Foods, Inc. received consumer complaints that the seasoning packets included with the taco kits instead contained cocoa mix, according to a company announcement published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The mix-up is a cause for concern due to the cocoa packets containing milk, which is not listed as an allergen on the taco kit label.

“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products,” stated the FDA.

The recall alert indicated that the mix-up was due to a “mislabeling” issue by a third-party company that provided the seasoning mix. Photos published along with the notice show seasoning packets printed with the words “taco seasoning mix.”

No illnesses had been reported as of Saturday, when Teasdale Foods issued its recall notice.

The recalled taco kits were distributed to Giant, Martin’s, and Aldi retail stores in 27 states: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin and West Virginia. The affected taco kits were also sold in Washington, D.C., according to the notice.

Customers can identify the recalled taco kits by their labels, UPC numbers and best-by dates:

• The kits sold at Martin’s and Giant are packaged in purple boxes and bear the UPC 68826757516, the lot code 25257, and a Best-If-Used-By date of March 13, 2026.
• Casa Mamita Soft Taco Dinner Kits (Casa Mamita is a brand sold at Aldi) were packaging in blue and yellow boxes with the UPC 4099100318715, the lot code 25259, and a Best-If-Used-By date of March 15, 2026.

Consumers can return the recalled kits for a refund or contact Teasdale for more information.