Goya Recalls Kirby Spanish Barbecue Sauce for Undeclared Peanut
Goya Foods is recalling Kirby Spanish Barbecue Sauce Mojo Criollo because an ingredient supplier reported potential undeclared peanut protein in the cumin used.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (undeclared peanut) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Goya Foods is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Kirby Spanish Barbecue Sauce Mojo Criollo in 24-ounce and 1-gallon sizes. The recall was initiated after Goya was notified by an ingredient supplier that one lot of cumin used in the product may have been produced with undeclared peanut protein. The affected products are packed for Kirby Foods, Inc. in Miami, Florida, and are products of the Dominican Republic.
The recall covers 2,662 cases of the 24-ounce size and 195 cases of the 1-gallon size. These products were distributed in 27 states, including California, Florida, New York, and Texas. Consumers can identify the affected 24-ounce bottles by UPC 0 7738518920 4 and Best By Dates of AUG 2016, SEP 2016, or DEC 2016. The affected 1-gallon containers have UPC 0 7738512346 4 and a Best By Date of NOV 2016.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantry for the specific UPCs and dates listed above. If they possess the recalled items, they should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact Goya Foods for further instructions. This recall is a precautionary measure to protect consumers with peanut allergies.
The recalled product
- Product
- Kirby Spanish Barbecue Sauce Mojo Criollo (a) 24 ounce and (c) 1 Gallon; Packed For Kirby Foods, Inc. Miami, Florida 33172; Product of Dominican Republic
- Manufacturer
- Goya Foods
- Category
- Food — Sauces
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (5)
- 24 ounce - UPC 0 7738518920 4
- Best By Dates AUG 2016
- SEP 2016
- DEC 2016 1 Gallon - UPC 0 7738512346 4
- Best By Date NOV 2016
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Goya Foods under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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