Pepper Source Bourbon BBQ Sauce Recalled for Packing Material
Pepper Source, Ltd. is recalling Bourbon Flavored BBQ Sauce because it may contain pieces of food grade packing material.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 foreign material (packing material) without reported injuries, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.
Plain-English summary
Pepper Source, Ltd. is recalling 328 cases (14,760 packs) of Bourbon Flavored BBQ Sauce (12.8 oz Pack) 45 Packs/Case. The recall is due to the potential presence of pieces of food grade packing material in the product.
The affected product was distributed in Arkansas, Virginia, and Alabama. The specific production date is 01/30/2020, and the lot number is DA503002R.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and production date. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bourbon Flavored BBQ Sauce (12.8 oz Pack) 45 Packs/Case
- Manufacturer
- Pepper Source, Ltd.
- 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 (1)
- Production Date(s): 01/30/2020 Lot number(s): DA503002R
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Pepper Source, Ltd. 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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