Brownwood Farms Issues Allergy Alert and Recall of Products Based on Possible Health Risk Associated With Undeclared Soy or Yellow #5 Food Coloring

Brownwood Farms of Williamsburg, MI is recalling approximately 15,000 total units of the listed products, because they contain undeclared soy or Yellow #5 food coloring. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy or Yellow #5 food coloring run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction, if they consume these products.

The affected products were distributed across the United States through distributors, retailers and on-line sales from the Brownwood Farms website.

All products listed below with the referenced “Best by” dates are included in this recall. “Best by” dates are indicated on labels affixed to the bottom of all affected products. The affected products are all packaged in glass containers with metal lids.

BROWNWOOD FARMS ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED SOY IN THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS:
YANKEE BOURBON BBQ SAUCE 19 oz. – UPC 18303-00519 – with best by dates before 09/21/2018
YANKEE BOURBON BBQ SAUCE – 1 Gallon – with best by dates before 09/21/2018
CHERRY BBQ SAUCE 21 oz. – UPC 18303-00506 – with best by dates before 09/21/2018
CHERRY BBQ SAUCE – 1 Gallon with best by dates before 09/21/2018
CHERRY BBQ SAUCE – 5 Gallon with best by dates before 9/21/2018
BBQ MUSTARD GLAZE 11 oz. – UPC 18303-00580 – with best by dates before 09/21/2018
BBQ MUSTARD GLAZE – 1 Gallon with best by dates before 09/21/2018

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BROWNWOOD FARMS ISSUES ALLERGY ALERT ON UNDECLARED YELLOW #5 FOOD COLORING IN THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS:
APPLE RIESLING SALSA 21 oz. – UPC 18303-00518 – with best by dates before 09/30/2017
APPLE RIESLING SALSA – 1 Gallon – with best by dates before 09/30/2017
PEACH SALSA 17 oz. – UPC 18303-00520 – with best by dates before 09/30/2017
JALAPENO CHERRY SALSA 21 oz. – UPC 18303-00510 – with best by dates before 09/30/2017
JALAPENO CHERRY SALSA – 1 Gallon – with best by dates before 09/30/2017
JALAPENO CHERRY BUTTER 12 oz. – UPC 18303-00513 – with best by dates before 09/30/2018
JALAPENO CHERRY BUTTER – 1 Gallon – with best by dates before 09/30/2018

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after an employee discovered that ingredients used in the production of the affected products contained soy or Yellow #5 food coloring and the packaged product did not have labels indicating their presence.

Consumers who have the product in your possession are urged to return it to their retailer for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company Monday through Friday at 1-888-772-9444 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Eastern) or via email at recall@brownwoodfarms.com.

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* We believe that none of the products being recalled were processed or offered through the Feeding America national office.

For full details on the recall, including product photos, please visit this FDA web page.