The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1386-2022·Announced 2022-07-06

BBQ Sauce Mislabeled as Vegan Despite Containing Fish Allergen

Blue Kuna BBQ Sauce labeled as vegan contains anchovies (fish), a common allergen. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with fish allergies.

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 is FDA Class II allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (anchovies/fish not declared on a vegan-labeled product). No illnesses have been reported. Per the FDA rubric, allergen mislabeling without reported illness meets the criterion for Score 3 (High severity).

Plain-English summary

Blue Kuna Taste of Devil's Night Heat Infused BBQ Sauce (16 oz bottles) is being recalled due to mislabeling. The product is labeled as vegan but contains anchovies, a fish allergen that is not declared on the label.

The recalled product was distributed in Michigan. The affected lot code is 124220105 with a best-by date of November 3, 2023.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have a fish allergy should not consume it. Persons with fish allergies who have consumed the product and experience allergic symptoms should seek appropriate medical care.

The recalled product

Product
Blue Kuna Taste of Devil's Night Heat Infused BBQ Sauce, 16 oz
Manufacturer
Food Entrepreneur Accelerator and Startup Terminal, DBA FEAST Detroit
Category
Food — Condiment
Hazard
  • allergen-fish
  • 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)

  • Retail Unit UPC: 86888400021 Lot Code: 124220105 Best By: 110323 (11-03-2023)

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • MI

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