Ventura Foods Recalls BBQ Sauce Due to Undeclared Anchovy Allergen
Ventura Foods LLC is recalling Deli Carolina Style Mustard BBQ Sauce because it contains undeclared fish (anchovy), posing a risk to those with allergies.
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What happened, in plain English
Ventura Foods LLC is recalling its Deli Carolina Style Mustard BBQ Sauce, sold in 2-ounce plastic cups, because the product contains undeclared fish (anchovy). This poses a significant health risk to consumers with fish allergies who may unknowingly consume the allergen. The recall affects approximately 392 cases distributed to wholesale levels in Georgia and Florida. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/9801-ventura-foods-recalls-bbq-sauce-due-to-undeclared-anchovy-allergen.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/9801-ventura-foods-recalls-bbq-sauce-due-to-undeclared-anchovy-allergen · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0713-2024
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“Ventura Foods Recalls BBQ Sauce Due to Undeclared Anchovy Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/9801-ventura-foods-recalls-bbq-sauce-due-to-undeclared-anchovy-allergen. Based on FDA recall #F-0713-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0713-2024%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The sauce contains undeclared fish (anchovy), which is a major allergen. For individuals with a fish allergy, accidental ingestion can trigger severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening.
Who’s affected
Consumers, particularly those with fish or anchovy allergies, who purchased the recalled sauce from wholesale distributors in Georgia and Florida. Retailers or food service establishments in these states that received the product are also affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for plastic cups of Deli Carolina Style Mustard BBQ Sauce, 2 oz (57g). Look for the lot code B31423 and a Use By date of APR 08 24B. The product was manufactured on 11/10/2023 and distributed in cases of 96 cups.
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What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the Deli Carolina Style Mustard BBQ Sauce if you have a fish allergy or suspect it may contain undeclared ingredients.
Discard or return the item
Since no specific remedy is listed, consumers should discard the product or contact the retailer for a refund if possible.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Florida and Georgia.
FDA distribution: “Products are distributed at the Wholesale (Distribution) level. U.S. distribution to GA and FL. No foreign distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Florida, Georgia.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 6 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- 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-0713-2024 (January 4, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0713-2024 to see it in context.
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