Benny T’s, Vesta Fiery Gourmet Foods, Inc. issues a voluntary recall for Due to Undeclared Wheat in Benny T’s Vesta Dry Hot Sauces
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.
Products affected are:
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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.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
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. These products were packaged in glass jars and sold primarily online, in retail stores & deli cases located throughout the United States. Images of the products are below.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them or they may discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact Chris Tuorto at 919-656-7688, Monday - Friday, 8AM - 9PM EST.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.
Product | Size | UPC | All Use By Dates Up To And Including |
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Benny T’s Vesta Ghost | 1.5 Ounce | 7 94571 99498 0 | December 2024 |
Benny T’s Vesta Hot | 1.5 Ounce | 7 94571 99497 3 | December 2024 |
Benny T’s Vesta Reaper | 1.5 Ounce | 7 94571 99490 4 | December 2024 |
Benny T’s Vesta Scorpion | 1.5 Ounce | 7 94571 99491 1 | December 2024 |
Benny T’s Vesta Very Hot | 1.5 Ounce | 7 94571 99499 7 | December 2024 |