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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Serv-Rite, Cargill, and Tarantino Seasonings Recalled for Metal Fragments

Agency Publication Date: August 14, 2025
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Summary

QST Ingredients and Packaging is recalling approximately 20,462 pounds of various seasonings and meat rubs, including Serv-Rite Reduced Sodium Roast Beef Rub, Cargill BBQ Riblet Seasoning, and Tarantino Lemon Pepper and Cajun Seasonings. The recall was initiated because the products may contain small metal fragments due to a contaminated onion powder ingredient used during manufacturing. Consumers should stop using these seasonings immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them.

Risk

Small metal fragments in food products can cause choking or lead to physical injuries in the mouth, throat, and digestive tract if consumed.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Serv-Rite Reduced Sodium Roast Beef Rub, Cargill BBQ Riblet Seasoning (PPM), and Tarantino Lemon Pepper and Cajun Seasonings sold in 50 lb bulk containers.
  2. Check your packaging for the following identifying codes: Serv-Rite Roast Beef Rub (QST# 6313) with lots 092251, 112251, 133251, 160251, or 181251; Cargill BBQ Riblet Seasoning (QST# 5275) with lots 059251, 079251, 154251, 170251, or 170252; Tarantino Lemon Pepper (QST# 6402) with lot 118251; and Tarantino Cajun Seasoning (QST# 4546) with lot 118251.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Reduced Sodium Roast Beef Rub (Serv-Rite) (50 lb)
Item Code:
QST# 6313
Lot Numbers:
092251
112251
133251
160251
181251

Recall #: H-0495-2025; Quantity: 7,950 pounds total

Product: BBQ Riblet Seasoning (Cargill Meat)(PPM) (50 lb)
Item Code:
QST# 5275
Lot Numbers:
059251
079251
154251
170251
170252

Recall #: H-0496-2025; Quantity: 11,050 pounds total

Product: Lemon Pepper Seasoning (Tarantino) (50 lb)
Item Code:
QST# 6402
Lot Numbers:
118251

Recall #: H-0497-2025; Quantity: 731 pounds total

Product: Cajun Seasoning (Taratino) (50 lb)
Item Code:
QST# 4546
Lot Numbers:
118251

Recall #: H-0498-2025; Quantity: 731 pounds total; Usage: 13.80 LBS for 300 LBS of Meat

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 97426
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: QST Ingredients and Packaging
Sold By: Southern California distributors; Texas distributors
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 4 products (7,950 pounds total; 11,050 pounds total; 731 pounds total; 731 pounds total)
Distributed To: California, Texas
Agency Last Updated: August 21, 2025

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