Chef Mitch Maier's Black Garlic Sauce Recalled for Potential Mold Growth
Out of the Kitchen, LLC is recalling specific bottles of Chef Mitch Maier's Black Garlic Sauce because they may develop mold before the expiration date.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves potential mold growth without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Out of the Kitchen, LLC is voluntarily recalling 768 bottles of Chef Mitch Maier's Black Garlic Sauce, Net Wt. 16 oz. (473g). The product is identified by UPC 8 60248-00253 8, Lot Code 288902, and a Best By Date of April 15, 2021.
The recall was initiated because specific bottles of the sauce may develop mold prior to the Best By date. The affected product was distributed in Illinois and Wisconsin.
Consumers who have purchased this specific product should check their pantries for the matching lot code and expiration date. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Chef Mitch Maier's Black Garlic Sauce. Net Wt. 16 oz. (473g). UPC 8 60248-00253 8.
- Manufacturer
- Out of the Kitchen, LLC
- Category
- Food — Sauces and Condiments
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 768
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 (2)
- Lot Code 288902 Best By Date April 15
- 2021
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Out of the Kitchen, LLC 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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