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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedH-0497-2025/FDA enforcement
Qst Ingredients and Packaging·Food·Aug 7, 2025

Lemon Pepper Seasoning (Tarantino) NET WT: 50 lb

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

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

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, ORMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameQst Ingredients and Packaging
Recalling firmQst Ingredients and PackagingRancho Cucamonga, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot Number: 118251
Distribution area
INOR

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.

United States

Quantity affected731 pounds total
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 20, 2025
FDA recall numberH-0497-2025

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Qst Ingredients and Packaging initiated this food recall on August 7, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: Product may contain small metal fragments due to contaminated onion powder ingredient used in manufacturing. The FDA report lists distribution as: 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.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product may contain small metal fragments due to contaminated onion powder ingredient used in manufacturing.

Lemon Pepper Seasoning (Tarantino) NET WT: 50 lb was made or distributed by Qst Ingredients and Packaging in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report H-0497-2025, dated August 20, 2025.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Metal contamination

Possible health effects

Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Lemon Pepper Seasoning (Tarantino) NET WT: 50 lb recall?

Qst Ingredients and Packaging recalled Lemon Pepper Seasoning (Tarantino) NET WT: 50 lb in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as H-0497-2025. Product may contain small metal fragments due to contaminated onion powder ingredient used in manufacturing.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Qst Ingredients and Packaging recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record H-0497-2025. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.