Kermit's Hot & Spicy Key Lime Barbecue Sauce, 16 oz, Key West, FL, UPC 116601501423 & 802468905312

Kermit, INC. recalled Kermit's Hot & Spicy Key Lime Barbecue Sauce, 16 oz, Key West, FL, UPC 116601501423 & 802468905312 in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Sep 15, 2015.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Undeclared soy on product label" Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Sold some to product to the U.S. Navy Exchange in Key West, Florida Mainly distributed to Key West shops in Florida and Maryland. Only the Kermit's Key Lime Ginger Wasabi Marinade was sent to Maryland customer. Approximately 6% of sales are internet sales which went to customers nationwide," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Deland, FL. The recall covers 73 gallons (585 bottles) of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Nov 4, 2015), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.