Benny Ts Vesta Inc dba Vesta Firey Gourmet Toppings

Recall #F-0801-2024 · Initiated 2024-01-08

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What happened

Benny T's Vesta dry hot sauce is being recalled because the label doesn't clearly list wheat as an ingredient, even though the breadcrumb ingredient contains it. About 195 jars of this 1.5-ounce hot sauce were distributed across 23 states.

Who is at risk

People with wheat allergies or gluten sensitivity are at risk if they bought this product without knowing it contains wheat.

What to do

If you have a wheat allergy or gluten sensitivity and purchased this hot sauce, do not use it. Check your pantry for the product with UPC 794571994997 and discard it or return it to the store where you bought it.

Product

the original BENNY T'S VESTA DRY HOT SAUCE VERY HOT NET WT. 1.5OZ INGREDIENTS: Fresh Chilies, Onions, Breadcrumbs (enriched flour, water, sugar, yeast, salt, non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening), Olive Oil, Salt, Natural Preservatives. UPC 7 94571 99499 7 (Habanero & Scotch Bonnet)

Reason for recall

The firm was notified by the North Carolina Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services that the product labeling does not include wheat and other ingredient common names in the ingredient statement.

Quantity affected

195/1.5 oz jars

Distribution

Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX & VA.

Lot / code info

LOT #54 11/24

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2025-12-17