The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0460-2025·Announced 2025-02-12

Monkey Spit BBQ Sauce recalled for undeclared milk allergen

Monkey Spit Monkey Mop BBQ Sauce is recalled because it contains undeclared milk from butter, a common allergen. Consumers with milk allergies should not consume this product.

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 recall involving mislabeling of a common allergen (milk). No illnesses or injuries reported. Per the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness warrants a High (3) severity score.

Plain-English summary

Monkey Spit LLC is recalling Monkey Mop BBQ Sauce (12 fl oz glass bottles) distributed nationwide through local markets and online sales. The recalled product was manufactured by Smith House MFG in Nipomo, California. Approximately 155 bottles with a Best By date of 11/07/2026A are affected.

The product contains milk (from butter as a sub-ingredient) that is not declared on the product label. Milk is a common allergen that must be clearly listed on food packaging. Consumers with milk allergies who consume this product unknowingly may experience allergic reactions.

Consumers who purchased Monkey Mop BBQ Sauce should check the Best By date. If the product matches the recalled batch, do not consume it. Customers with milk allergies should take particular precaution. For more information, contact Monkey Spit at (805) 619-7959.

The recalled product

Product
Monkey Spit "Monkey Mop" BBQ Sauce, 12 fl oz (355ml) glass bottle, 12 bottles/case; Refrigerate after opening; Manufactured by Smith House MFG. 146-A S. Thompson Ave. Nipomo, CA 93444 (805)619-7959 Monkey Spit, LLC, UPC#8 54540 00206 8
Manufacturer
Monkey Spit
Category
Food — Condiment
Hazard
  • allergen-milk
  • mis-labeling

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: 11/07/2026A

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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