The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2137-2016·Announced 2016-09-21

Gasco Industrial Recalls Soy Sauce Due to Undeclared Wheat

Gasco Industrial is recalling 1,146 gallons of soy sauce distributed in Puerto Rico and Saint Berthelemy because the product contains undeclared wheat.

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: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (undeclared wheat) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Gasco Industrial is recalling 1,146 units of soy sauce, specifically one-gallon containers labeled as "BELCA Soy Sauce," due to the presence of undeclared wheat. The recall began on June 15, 2016. The affected product was manufactured in Puerto Rico and distributed by Mister Price Inc. in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The recall covers specific lots with the following codes and expiration dates: Lot #16011901 (exp. 1/18/18), Lot #15091601 (exp. 9/16/17), Lot #15072801 (exp. 7/28/17), and Lot #15042301 (exp. 4/23/17). These products were distributed in Puerto Rico and Saint Berthelemy.

Consumers with these products should check their pantry for the specific lot numbers listed above. Individuals with a wheat allergy or celiac disease should avoid consuming the product. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Label reads in part as: "BELCA***Soy Sauce***HECHO EN PUERTO RICO (Made in Puerto Rico)***Contenido Neto (Net Content): Un Gal¿n (one gallon)***128 fl. oz***DISTRIBUIDO POR (Distributed by): MISTER PRICE INC. SAN JUAN, PR 00936".
Manufacturer
Gasco Industrial
Affected units
1,146

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)

  • Lots #16011901 (exp. 1/18-18)
  • 15091601 (exp. 9/16/17)
  • 15072801 (exp. 7/28/17)
  • 15042301 (exp. 4/23/17)

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Gasco Industrial 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 3 products in this recall →