Benny T's Vesta hot sauce recalled for undeclared wheat allergen
Benny T's Vesta Dry Hot Sauce is recalled because wheat is not listed on the label, despite being present in the breadcrumbs ingredient. Consumers with wheat 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 for allergen mislabeling of wheat, a common allergen. No reported illnesses or injuries, but undeclared wheat presents a serious health risk to consumers with wheat sensitivities.
Plain-English summary
Benny T's Vesta Dry Hot Sauce (1.5 oz jars, Lot #54 11/24) is being recalled because the product label does not list wheat in the ingredient statement, despite wheat being present in the breadcrumbs ingredient.
The recalled product was distributed to the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
Consumers with wheat allergies or sensitivities should not consume this product. If you have purchased this product matching Lot #54 11/24, discard it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- the original BENNY T'S VESTA DRY HOT SAUCE VERY HOT NET WT. 1.5OZ INGREDIENTS: Fresh Chilies, Onions, Breadcrumbs (enriched flour, water, sugar, yeast, salt, non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening), Olive Oil, Salt, Natural Preservatives. UPC 7 94571 99499 7 (Habanero & Scotch B
- Category
- Food — Condiments / Hot Sauce
- 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)
- LOT #54 11/24
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by Benny Ts Vesta Inc dba Vesta Firey Gourmet Toppings 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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