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Recall Announcement from T.W. Garner Food Company

T.W. Garner Food Company has recently issued a recall for specific lots of its popular Texas Pete® Habanero Buffalo Sauce, as well as the Sweet CHAbanero Sweet Sriracha Habanero Sauce. This action was taken after it was discovered that some bottles of Habanero Buffalo Sauce unintentionally contained Sriracha Sauce, which includes sulfites that are not mentioned on the label. For those with sulfite allergies or sensitivities, consuming these products can lead to serious health issues.

What Happened?

During routine internal quality checks, T.W. Garner Food Company identified the issue when it was found that certain bottles labeled as Habanero Buffalo Sauce contained Sriracha Sauce. The Sriracha Sauce is known to contain sodium bisulfite as a preservative, which is a sulfite that could trigger allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. As a precaution, the company is urging customers who may have purchased the affected products to discard them immediately or return them for a full refund.

In addition to the Habanero Buffalo Sauce recall, the company is recalling the Sweet CHAbanero Sweet Sriracha Habanero Sauce due to labeling inaccuracies. These bottles do not include the correct declaration of the ingredient Aged Peppers, leading to further potential health risks for consumers.

Details of the Recall

Here are the specific product details for the affected items:


The impacted products were distributed between February 5, 2025, and March 26, 2025, to retail and distribution centers in various states including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, and Vermont. Customers should check their kitchens for any of these products to ensure their safety.

Next Steps for Consumers

Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products are encouraged to either return them to the store where they bought them for a full refund or dispose of them safely. For further inquiries or concerns, customers can contact Mrs. Katerine Cardoso, the Director of Quality Assurance at T.W. Garner Food Company, at (336) 231-6417 between 8 AM to 6 PM EST, Monday through Friday, or reach out via email at [email protected].

Conclusion

As always, T.W. Garner Food Company is committed to the safety and satisfaction of its customers. The recall is a proactive measure to prevent any potential allergic reactions while ensuring that proper labeling is maintained on products. Consumers are advised to keep informed on safety recalls and always check labels for ingredients to avoid similar situations in the future.