Ventura Foods recalls DELI CAROLINA STYLE MUSTARD BBQ SAUCE: allergen risk
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Recall at a glance
- Recalling company
- Ventura Foods
- Location
- Brea, CA
- Reported by FDA
- January 24, 2024
- Recall started
- January 4, 2024
- Risk class
- Class II
- Status (latest data we have)
- Terminated
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Category
- Prepared meals
- Reason type
- Undeclared allergens
Is my product affected?
Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.
- DELI CAROLINA STYLE MUSTARD BBQ SAUCE, 2 oz (57g), plastic cup, 96 cups/case, store in ambient temperatures
Quantity: 392 cases
Codes: B31423 Use By: APR 08 24B Manufacture Date: 11/10/2023 Use By: APR 08 24B
Where it was distributed
Products are distributed at the Wholesale (Distribution) level. U.S. distribution to GA and FL. No foreign distribution.
What to do
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Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Ventura Foods recalled 1 product, including DELI CAROLINA STYLE MUSTARD BBQ SAUCE, 2 oz (57g), plastic cup, 96 cups/case, store in ambient temperatures.
Why was it recalled?
Undeclared fish (anchovy) allergen
What does Class II mean?
FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where was it sold or shipped?
Products are distributed at the Wholesale (Distribution) level. U.S. distribution to GA and FL. No foreign distribution.
What should I do if I have this product?
Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.
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