Recall Radar

QST Ingredients and Packaging recalls Reduced Sodium Roast Beef Rub and 3 more: foreign object

August 20, 2025 · QST Ingredients and Packaging Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallProduct may contain small metal fragments due to contaminated onion powder ingredient used in manufacturing.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
QST Ingredients and Packaging
Location
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Reported by FDA
August 20, 2025
Recall started
August 7, 2025
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Meat and poultry
Reason type
Foreign materialOther contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Reduced Sodium Roast Beef Rub (Serv-Rite) NET WT: 50 lb UPC (QST# 6313)
    Quantity: 7,950 pounds total
    Codes: Lot numbers: 092251, 112251, 133251, 160251, 181251
  • Lemon Pepper Seasoning (Tarantino) NET WT: 50 lb UPC (QST# 6402)
    Quantity: 731 pounds total
    Codes: Lot Number: 118251
  • Cajun Seasoning (Taratino) NET WT: 50 lb Usage: 13.80 LBS for 300 LBS of Meat UPC (QST# 4546)
    Quantity: 731 pounds total
    Codes: Lot# 118251
  • BBQ Riblet Seasoning (Cargill Meat)(PPM) NET WT: 50 lb UPC (QST# 5275)
    Quantity: 11,050 pounds total
    Codes: Lot Numbers: 059251, 079251, 154251, 170251, 170252

Where it was distributed

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.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

QST Ingredients and Packaging recalled 4 products, including Reduced Sodium Roast Beef Rub (Serv-Rite) NET WT: 50 lb UPC (QST# 6313).

Why was it recalled?

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

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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