Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Savannah Bee Company BBQ sauce recall: Undeclared wheat and soy

Recall published 8 months ago

Undeclared wheat and soy

Savannah Bee Company Sauces & dips — recalled sauces & dipsSavannah Bee Company Sauces & dips — recalled sauces & dips (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared soy

An undeclared allergen — soy — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the honey BBQ sauce-mustard.

Why it matters: The label does not declare soy, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0615-2026
Published
February 27, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Savannah Bee Company
Product type
Sauces & dips
Units affected
4,611/16 fl oz (453g) bottles
Distribution
Nationwide
Lot / code info
BIL1360525 BEST BEFORE 05/16/27
UPC codes
850033937589
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

BBQ sauce

What the company announced

SAVANNAH, GA 2-27-2026 – Savannah Bee Company is recalling their HONEY BBQ SAUCE- MUSTARD, 16FL OZ B1L1360525 Best Before 05/16/27 UPC 8 50033 93758 9 due undeclared wheat and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the honey BBQ sauce-mustard.

This product was shipped nationwide to distribution centers, retail stores and consumers between 7/30/2025- 2/26/2026. These products were packaged in clear glass bottles with an orange Honey BBQ Sauce Mustard Label with the lot number and best before date etched on the neck of the bottle.

All jars of honey with a “Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard” Label with batch code B1L1360525 must be disposed of immediately as they may contain the “Honey BBQ Sauce-Sweet”. Please see the photos included below of affected products.

The recall was initiated after the company was notified by a customer that the Honey BBQ Sauce - Sweet was mis-labeled with a “Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard” label. Subsequent investigation discovered the mislabeled products failed to include the allergens wheat and soy in the ingredient statement that is contained in the Honey BBQ Sauce-Sweet.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to dispose of the product and request a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact customer service at 800-955-5080 M-F 8AM-5PM EST.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 8 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 850033937589

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • B1L1360525

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 05/16/27
  • 05
  • 16
  • 27
  • 611

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 16 FL OZ

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Soy

Savannah Bee Company — An undeclared allergen — soy — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids soy, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  3. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids soy, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  4. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to dispose of the product and request a full refund.

Company contact: Savannah Bee Company — Consumers: Customer Service, 800-955-5080 — Media: Melanie Defilppis, (260) 241-3385

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Savannah Bee Company sauces & dips recalled?

Undeclared wheat and soy People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the honey BBQ sauce-mustard.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 850033937589; lot code B1L1360525; best-by date 05/16/27 or 05. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids soy, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to dispose of the product and request a full refund.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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