The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1818-2012·Announced 2012-08-08

Spillson's Texas BBQ Beef Sandwich Recalled for Undeclared Soy and Wheat

Spillson's, Ltd. is recalling Texas BBQ Beef Sandwiches because the flour ingredient contains undeclared soy and wheat, posing a risk to people with allergies.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, and the source text explicitly states that consumption poses a risk of a serious or life-threatening reaction for individuals with allergies.

Plain-English summary

Spillson's, Ltd. is recalling 18 units of Spillson's Texas BBQ Beef Sandwich, 4 oz. The recall was initiated because the flour ingredient in the product contains undeclared soy and wheat. The affected products have best-by dates ranging from July 20, 2012, to August 3, 2012.

The product was distributed to retail stores, truck stops, and vending facilities in the Monroe, Michigan area. People with an allergy or sensitivity to soy or wheat are at risk of a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume this product.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Spillson's Texas BBQ Beef Sandwich, 4 oz.
Manufacturer
Spillson's, Ltd.
Affected units
18

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (3)

  • Best By July 20
  • 2012 - August 3
  • 2012

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 17 recalled by Spillson's, 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.

See all 17 products in this recall →

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