United States
Vesta Fiery Gourmet Foods, Inc., of Raleigh, NC - JANUARY 8, 2024, is voluntarily recalling Benny T’s Vesta Dry Hot Sauce Ghost 1.5oz glass jar UPC 7 94571 99498 0, Benny T’s Vesta Dry Hot Sauce Hot 1.5oz glass jar UPC 7 94571 99497 3, Benny T’s Vesta Dry Hot Sauce Reaper 1.5oz glass jar UPC 7 94571 99490 4, Benny T’s Vesta Dry Hot Sauce Scorpion 1.5oz glass jar UPC 7 94571 99491 1 & Benny T’s Vesta Dry Hot Sauce Very Hot 1.5oz glass jar UPC 7 94571 99499 7 because these products contain undeclared wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. No illnesses have been reported to date. These products were packaged in glass jars and sold primarily online, in retail stores & deli cases located throughout the United States.
Products affected are:
Product: Benny T’s Vesta Ghost, Size: 1.5 Ounce, UPC: 7 94571 99498 0, All Use By Dates Up To And Including: December 2024
Product: Benny T’s Vesta Hot, Size: 1.5 Ounce, UPC: 7 94571 99497 3, All Use By Dates Up To And Including: December 2024
Product: Benny T’s Vesta Reaper, Size: 1.5 Ounce, UPC: 7 94571 99490 4, All Use By Dates Up To And Including: December 2024
Product: Benny T’s Vesta Scorpion, Size: 1.5 Ounce, UPC: 7 94571 99491 1, All Use By Dates Up To And Including: December 2024
Product: Benny T’s Vesta Very Hot, Size: 1.5 Ounce, UPC: 7 94571 99499 7, All Use By Dates Up To And Including: December 2024
On 1/4/24 the firm was notified by the North Carolina Depart of Agriculture and Consumer Services that the label does not state the flour used is a wheat flour.
The affected lot numbers and expiration dates are: FX001500 (expiration date 09/2024) and FX001582 (expiration date 09/2024) NDC 0078-0110-22. These lots were only distributed in the US. They were distributed nationwide to wholesalers across the US, beginning in January 2022 and September 2022, respectively.
The products were distributed between October 1, 2023 - January 4, 2024.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them or they may discard the product.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.
In case you experienced harm from allergens or undeclared ingredients, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Company name: Vesta Fiery Gourmet Foods, Inc.
Brand name: Benny T’s
Product recalled: Benny T’s Vesta Dry Hot Sauces
Reason of the recall: Due to Undeclared Wheat
FDA Recall date: January 09, 2024
Source:
www.fda.gov
