Richards Too Good BBQ Sauce Recalled for Botulism Risk
Richard's Rub & Seasonings LLC is recalling Richards Too Good BBQ Sauce, Hot Sauce, and Teriyaki Sauce due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen that causes a serious and potentially fatal illness, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Richard's Rub & Seasonings LLC is voluntarily recalling Richards Too Good BBQ Sauce, Richards Too Good Hot Sauce, and Richards Too Good Teriyaki Sauce. The recall is being issued because the products may have been improperly processed, creating a potential risk of contamination with Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium can cause botulism, which is a serious and potentially fatal foodborne illness.
The recalled products are packaged in 12 oz tall glass bottles with metal screw caps and black heat-resistant tamper seals. The source text does not specify lot numbers or expiration dates, but notes that the products were distributed up to June 17, 2014. Distribution was limited to direct consignees in the state of Washington.
Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them immediately. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or refund procedures, but advises that the products should not be consumed due to the risk of botulism.
The recalled product
- Product
- Richards Too Good BBQ Sauce. 12 oz. Product is packaged in 12 oz tall glass bottles with metal screw caps and black heat resistant tamper seals.
- Manufacturer
- Richard's Rub & Seasonings, LLC
- Category
- Food — Sauces
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)
- 2014.
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Richard's Rub & Seasonings, LLC 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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