Kermit's Hot & Spicy Key Lime Barbecue Sauce Recalled for Undeclared Soy
Kermit, Inc. is recalling 16 oz bottles of Hot & Spicy Key Lime Barbecue Sauce due to undeclared soy on the label.
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 on a common allergen (soy), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Kermit, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 16 oz bottles of Kermit's Hot & Spicy Key Lime Barbecue Sauce. The recall is being conducted because the product label fails to declare soy, which is a major food allergen.
The affected product is identified by the UPC codes 116601501423 and 802468905312. The recall covers approximately 73 gallons, or 585 bottles, with a best-by date of 08/19/2016 or before. The product was distributed to shops in Key West, Florida, and Maryland, as well as to the U.S. Navy Exchange in Key West. Additionally, approximately 6% of sales were made via the internet to customers nationwide.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific UPC codes and best-by dates listed above. Individuals with a soy allergy should avoid consuming the product. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Kermit's Hot & Spicy Key Lime Barbecue Sauce, 16 oz, Key West, FL, UPC 116601501423 & 802468905312
- Manufacturer
- Kermit, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Condiments
- 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 (1)
- Best by date of 08/19/2016 or before
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 8 recalled by Kermit, Inc. 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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