The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0458-2025·Announced 2025-02-12

Monkey Spit BBQ Sauce recalled due to undeclared soy allergen

Monkey Spit 'Swamp Mop' BBQ Sauce is being recalled because it contains an undeclared soy allergen in a sub-ingredient. The product was distributed through local markets and online sales nationwide.

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: FDA Class II allergen mislabeling involving soy, a common food allergen. No illnesses or injuries reported. This meets the rubric criterion for Score 3: 'Allergen mislabeling on common allergens' without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Monkey Spit 'Swamp Mop' BBQ Sauce (12 fl oz/355ml glass bottles, UPC 8 54540 00230 3) is being recalled because the product contains an undeclared soy allergen. The soy is present in a sub-ingredient and is not declared on the product label.

Approximately 80 bottles of the affected product were distributed. The sauce is primarily sold to local markets, but the firm also sells through its website, which may have reached consumers nationwide.

Consumers with soy allergies should not consume this product if they have purchased it. Consumers should contact the manufacturer, Monkey Spit LLC (805-619-7959), or their point of purchase with questions about the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Monkey Spit "Swamp Mop" BBQ Sauce, 12 fl oz (355ml) glass bottle, 12 bottles/case; Refrigerate after opening; Monkey Spit, LLC, Tepusquet Cyn Santa Maria, CA 93454; Manufactured by Smith House MFG. 146-A S. Thompson Ave. Nipomo, CA 93444 (805) 619.7959 UPC#8 54540 00230 3
Manufacturer
Monkey Spit
Category
Food
Hazard
  • allergen-soy

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: 12/13/2025A

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.