The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2587-2017·Announced 2017-07-26

Masas Gourmet Pulled Pork BBQ Sauce Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Rikki USA, Inc. is recalling Masas Gourmet Pulled Pork BBQ Sauce because the ingredients list includes dry whey, but the 'Contains' statement fails to declare milk.

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 for a common allergen (milk), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Rikki USA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Masas Gourmet Pulled Pork BBQ Sauce, packaged in a glass jar with a gold metal cap (net wt. 18 oz., UPC 786764550035). The recall involves 996 bottles distributed in California, Illinois, New York, Oregon, and Washington. Affected lots include #1740226 (Best by 11/25/2018), #1740111 (Best by 9/20/2018), #1640352 (Best by 2/5/2018), and #1640131 (Best by 9/30/2017).

The recall was initiated because the product's Ingredients Statement declares dry whey, but the 'Contains' statement does not declare milk. This labeling discrepancy poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities.

Consumers with these specific products should check their pantry for the listed lot numbers and best-by dates. If the product matches the description and lot information, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Masas Gourmet Pulled Pork BBQ Sauce, packaged in a glass jar with gold metal cap, net wt. 18 oz. , UPC 786764550035.
Manufacturer
Rikki USA, Inc.
Affected units
996

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Rikki USA, Inc. 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 →