EAT Barbeque Zero to Hero Rub Recalled for MSG Labeling Error
Old World Spices recalls EAT Barbeque Zero to Hero Sweet Rub (6.5oz) due to missing MSG statement on label. Check your bottles.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Some bottles of barbeque seasoning without a statement noting the product contains MSG (monosodium glutamate).
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What happened, in plain English
Old World Spices & Seasonings Inc is recalling EAT Barbeque Zero to Hero, a sweet rub sold in 6.5oz bottles, because the label fails to state that the product contains MSG (monosodium glutamate). The responsible firm listed on the label is Pellet Envy, LLC. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers who need to avoid MSG for health or dietary reasons. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23931-eat-barbeque-zero-to-hero-rub-recalled-for-msg-labeling.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23931-eat-barbeque-zero-to-hero-rub-recalled-for-msg-labeling · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2331-2016
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“EAT Barbeque Zero to Hero Rub Recalled for MSG Labeling Error.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23931-eat-barbeque-zero-to-hero-rub-recalled-for-msg-labeling. Based on FDA recall #F-2331-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2331-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains MSG, but the label does not disclose this ingredient. Consumers relying on the label to avoid MSG may inadvertently consume it, potentially triggering allergic reactions or other health issues.
Who’s affected
Consumers in Missouri and Minnesota who purchased EAT Barbeque Zero to Hero Sweet Rub in 6.5oz bottles with Lot number 005316. Individuals with MSG sensitivities or allergies are at risk of an adverse reaction.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your bottles for the brand 'EAT Barbeque' and product name 'Zero to Hero, a Sweet Rub'. Look for a 6.5oz bottle size (the correct label should read 6.7oz), UPC code 859849005024, and Lot number 005316.
- Brand
EAT Barbeque- Product
EAT Barbeque Zero to Hero, a Sweet Rub, packaged in 6.5oz bottles (mislabeled). The responsible firm named on the label- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check your product
Verify if you have the recalled EAT Barbeque Zero to Hero Sweet Rub by checking the bottle size, UPC code 859849005024, and Lot number 005316.
Contact the manufacturer
Since no specific remedy is stated in the record, contact Pellet Envy, LLC or Old World Spices & Seasonings Inc for further instructions on returns or refunds.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Minnesota and Missouri.
FDA distribution: “Product was distributed in Missouri and Minnesota. No government or military distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Minnesota, Missouri.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class III
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-2331-2016 (June 21, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2331-2016 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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