Taco Bell Creamy Jalapeno Sauce (Golden State Foods) – Metal Fragment Risk (2020)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Taco Bell Creamy Jalapeno Sauce; GIN: 54973 12/25.5 oz. Pouches Net Wt: 19.12 lbs.(8.68 kg) Supplier ID: 0005320-01 GSF Product # 02598 Customer Product #: 0054943 Packed exclusively for use by Taco Bell and its franchisees. Taco Bell Corp., Irvine, CA 92618
Brand
Golden State Foods
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Use by dates: 3/26/2020 3/27/2020
Products Sold
Use by dates: 3/26/2020 3/27/2020
Golden State Foods is recalling Taco Bell Creamy Jalapeno Sauce; GIN: 54973 12/25.5 oz. Pouches Net Wt: 19.12 lbs.(8.68 kg) S due to Notification by supplier of a recall of starch ingredient due to metal fragments. Ingredient was used in the manufacture of finished products.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Notification by supplier of a recall of starch ingredient due to metal fragments. Ingredient was used in the manufacture of finished products.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, DC
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026