The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0762-2021·Announced 2021-07-07

Hartley's Worcestershire Sauce Recall: Undeclared Fish Allergen

H & H Products Company is recalling Hartley's brand Worcestershire sauce in 1 gallon bottles and 50 gallon drums because the product labels do not declare the presence of fish (anchovies), a major allergen.

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: This recall involves a common major allergen (fish) that is undeclared on labeling. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, so the hazard remains theoretical. Under the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness is classified as High (score 3).

Plain-English summary

H & H Products Company is recalling Hartley's brand Worcestershire sauce sold in 1 gallon plastic bottles and 50 gallon drums. The product labels fail to declare the presence of fish (anchovies), which is a major allergen.

The recalled product was distributed to distributors in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. Affected lot numbers are HH21-138, HH20-349, HH21-053, HH21-113, HH21-067, HH21-131, and HH210-113. A total of 3,184 units in 1 gallon bottles and 16 units in 50 gallon drums have been identified in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have a fish allergy should not consume it. Affected retailers and distributors should remove the product from shelves and return it to H & H Products Company.

The recalled product

Product
Hartley's brand Worcestershire sauce in 1 gallon plastic bottles and 50 gallon drums.
Manufacturer
H & H Products Company
Hazard
  • allergen-fish
  • undeclared-allergen

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 (7)

  • Lot numbers: HH21-138
  • HH20-349
  • HH21-053
  • HH21-113
  • HH21-067
  • HH21-131
  • HH210-113

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • AL
  • FL
  • GA