Summary

Company Announcement Date:
FDA Publish Date:
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Gravy/Sauces
Allergens
Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Potential or Undeclared Allergen-Sulfites
Company Name:
T.W. Garner Food Company
Brand Name:
Brand Name(s)
Texas Pete
Product Description:
Product Description
Condiments

Company Announcement

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. – April 3, 2025 – T.W. Garner Food Company is recalling select lots and sizes of Texas Pete® Habanero Buffalo Sauce due to the potential presence of Sriracha Sauce in the bottles. The Sriracha Sauce contains undeclared sulfites, posing a serious risk for those with sulfite allergies or severe sensitivities. Additionally, T.W. Garner Food Company is also recalling select lots of Texas Pete® Sweet CHAbanero Sauce due to the absence of the labeled ingredient Aged Peppers.

Consumers are encouraged to refer to the product details below, which include sizes, UPC codes, and use-by dates to identify the affected items:

PRODUCT

SIZE

UPC

USE BY
DATE/MFR
CODES

Texas Pete Habanero
Buffalo Sauce

2 fl oz

0 75500 28125 9

BB120525

Texas Pete Habanero
Buffalo Sauce

12 fl oz

0 75500 10028 4

BEST USED BY
11 07 25

Texas Pete Sweet
CHAbanero Sweet Sriracha
Habanero Sauce

2 fl oz

0 75500 53125 5

BB 090427M

Texas Pete Sweet
CHAbanero Sweet
Sriracha Habanero Sauce

2 fl oz

0 75500 53125 5

BB 082627M

Texas Pete Sweet
CHAbanero Sweet Sriracha
Habanero Sauce

20 fl oz

0 75500 00530 5

Best Used By:
08 02 27 F

Texas Pete Sweet
CHAbanero Sweet Sriracha
Habanero Sauce

0.5 Gallon

0 75500 00536 7

BEST USED
BY
07 23 27
T 088224

The company discovered the issue internally during quality testing, prompting the recall. No illnesses have been reported in relation to these products. The products were distributed to various retail outlets across states including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, and Vermont between February 5, 2025, and March 26, 2025. Consumers who possess any of these products are urged to either dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For inquiries, consumers may contact Mrs. Katerine Cardoso, Director of Quality Assurance, at (336) 231-6417, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST or via email at ContactUs@garnerfoods.com.

Consumer recommendations

Consumers are advised to stay informed about product recalls as they play a crucial role in public safety. The FDA regularly monitors and announces recalls to prevent adverse health effects from unsafe food products. Consumers can report any adverse effects experienced from consuming a recalled product to the FDA’s MedWatch program. It is essential to prioritize safety by following recall notices and checking product labels.

Official source

For detailed information regarding this recall, visit the FDA’s official website at FDA Recalls.