According to health authorities, the recall was prompted by fears that the product could cause severe allergic reactions. The Savannah Bee Company removed its Honey BBQ sauce-mustard after it was found to contain wheat and soy not listed on the label. Officials warned that these hidden ingredients pose a risk to millions of Americans with allergies.
' Mild reactions include itching, hives, and a skin rash, while serious cases can lead to anaphylaxis, characterized by throat tightness, chest pain, and breathing difficulties. The sauce was sold in 16 fluid oz glass bottles with an orange label in retail stores and directly to consumers between July last year and February. Officials said the labeling issue occurred when the label for the company's Honey BBQ sauce-sweet was mistakenly applied to the recalled Honey BBQ sauce-mustard.
People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the honey BBQ sauce-mustard.
No illnesses have been reported to date. Customers have been urged to discard the sauce immediately and seek a full refund from the manufacturer. Recalled bottles have a lot number and best-before date etched onto the neck, with the lot number UPC 8 50033 93758 9 and best-before date May 16, 2027.
The issue was discovered after a customer contacted the business, leading to an investigation that revealed the labeling error. It is unknown how many bottles were recalled or whether other products from Savannah Bee Company are affected. An estimated 2 million Americans have a wheat allergy, and over 1 million have a soy allergy, with infants and young children most at risk, though these allergies can emerge at any age.
This recall follows a similar incident in December when RITZ Crackers recalled certain lots of its cracker sandwiches due to mislabeling by Mondelez Global.