DELI CAROLINA STYLE MUSTARD BBQ SAUCE, 2 oz (57g), plastic cup, 96 cups/case, store in ambient temperatures

Ventura Foods LLC recalled DELI CAROLINA STYLE MUSTARD BBQ SAUCE, 2 oz (57g), plastic cup, 96 cups/case, store in ambient temperatures in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Jan 4, 2024.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "Undeclared fish (anchovy) allergen" 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.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Products are distributed at the Wholesale (Distribution) level. U.S. distribution to GA and FL. No foreign distribution." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Brea, CA. The recall covers 392 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jan 24, 2024), 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.