Olde Thompson BBQ Grinder Recalled for Incorrect Sodium Labeling
Olde Thompson is recalling Sweet & Smoky BBQ Grinders because the label states 0 mg sodium, but the product contains 350 mg per serving.
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 involves a minor labeling error regarding sodium content, which fits the rubric criteria for Moderate severity.
Plain-English summary
Olde Thompson, Inc. is recalling 2,514 units of Olde Thompson Sweet & Smoky BBQ Grinder, 6.7 oz. (189.9g). The recall is due to a labeling error where the Nutrition Facts label states the sodium content is 0 mg, when the product actually contains 350 mg of salt per serving.
The affected product is distributed in Texas, Arizona, Vermont, and Rhode Island, with samples sent to California, Minnesota, North Carolina, Rhode Island, New York, and Texas. The recall includes four specific lot numbers: OT 1688 (Best Before 11/2018), OT 2013 (Best Before 12/2018), OT 1687 (Best Before 1/2019), and OT 3329 (Best Before 3/2019).
Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and best-before dates. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Olde Thompson Sweet & Smoky BBQ Grinder NET WT. 6.7 oz. (189.9g) Olde Thompson Oxnard, CA Ingredients: Sea Salt, demerara sugar, Dehydrated garlic, chili pepper, mustard seed, paprika, black pepper, oregano, coriander seed, cumin seed, natural hickory smoke flavor…
- Manufacturer
- Olde Thompson, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Seasoning Mix
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,514
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 (4)
- Lot Number: OT 1688 Best Before: 11/2018
- Lot Number: OT 2013 Best Before: 12/2018
- Lot Number: OT 1687 Best Before: 1/2019
- Lot Number: OT 3329 Best Before: 3/2019.
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