Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Savannah BEE Company Honey BBQ Sauce Mustard NET 16 FL OZ recall: Undeclared Allergens: Soy & Wheat. The firm was notified by a customer

Recall published 7 months ago

Undeclared Allergens: Soy & Wheat. The firm was notified by a customer that the product is labeled as Savannah Bee Company Honey BBQ Sauce "Mustard", but the product inside the bottle is a different flavor of BBQ sauce. After investigation, the firm determined that the product in the bottle is their Honey BBQ Sauce "Sweet". The BBQ sauce "Sweet" contains wheat and soy which is not listed on the BBQ Sauce "Mustard" label.

The hazard: Undeclared soy

This recall is a labelling failure: soy is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

What the notice says: Undeclared Allergens: Soy & Wheat. The firm was notified by a customer that the product is labeled as Savannah Bee Company Honey BBQ Sauce "Mustard", but the product inside the bottle is a different flavor of BBQ sauce. After investigation, the firm determined that the product in the bottle is their Honey BBQ Sauce "Sweet". The BBQ sauce "Sweet" contains wheat and soy which is not listed on the BBQ Sauce "Mustard" label.

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
April 1, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Savannah Bee Company Inc.
Product type
Fresh produce
Units affected
4,611/16 fl oz (453g) bottles
Distribution
Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
BIL1360525 BEST BEFORE 05/16/27
UPC codes
850033937589

Products covered by this recall

SAVANNAH BEE COMPANY HONEY BBQ SAUCE MUSTARD NET 16 FL OZ (453g), PACKED IN BOTTLES. INGREDIENTS: MUSTARD (DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, SPICES (INCLUDING PAPRIKA AND TUMERIC), NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC), HONEY, WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SUGAR, TOMATO CONCENTRATE, HABANERO PEPPERS, GARLIC, SPICES, SALT, ONION, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, NATURAL FLAVOR UPC 8 50033 93758 9 BOTTLED BY: BOBBEES FOR SAVANNAH BEE COMPANY 211 JONNY MERCER BLVD, SAVANNAH, GA 31410

Check your product

The notice names 7 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

Best-by / use-by date

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

  • 05
  • 16
  • 27 — 4
  • 611
  • 16 fl oz

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 — Food & cosmetics enforcement 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 Inc. — This recall is a labelling failure: soy is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids soy, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  3. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  4. 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.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Company contact: Savannah Bee Company Inc. — 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd, Savannah, GA, 31410-2119

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.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Savannah Bee Company Inc. fresh produce recalled?

Undeclared Allergens: Soy & Wheat. The firm was notified by a customer that the product is labeled as Savannah Bee Company Honey BBQ Sauce "Mustard", but the product inside the bottle is a different flavor of BBQ sauce. After investigation, the firm determined that the product in the bottle is their Honey BBQ Sauce "Sweet". The BBQ sauce "Sweet" contains wheat and soy which is not listed on the BBQ Sauce "Mustard" label. Undeclared Allergens: Soy & Wheat. The firm was notified by a customer that the product is labeled as Savannah Bee Company Honey BBQ Sauce "Mustard", but the product inside…

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 850033937589; best-by date 05 or 16. 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?

Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois and others.

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