INDIANA – Vesta Fiery Gourmet Foods, Inc., of Raleigh, NC, voluntarily recalls Glass Jars of Benny T’s Vesta Dry Hot Sauces because these products contain undeclared wheat. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.
Products affected are:
| Product | Size | UPC | All Use By Dates Up To And Including |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benny T’s Vesta Ghost | 1.5 Ounce | 7 94571 99498 0 | December 2024 |
| Benny T’s Vesta Hot | 1.5 Ounce | 7 94571 99497 3 | December 2024 |
| Benny T’s Vesta Reaper | 1.5 Ounce | 7 94571 99490 4 | December 2024 |
| Benny T’s Vesta Scorpion | 1.5 Ounce | 7 94571 99491 1 | December 2024 |
| Benny T’s Vesta Very Hot | 1.5 Ounce | 7 94571 99499 7 | December 2024 |
On January 4, 2024, the firm was notified by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that the label does not state the flour used is wheat flour.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The affected lot numbers and expiration dates are FX001500 (09/2024) and FX001582 (09/2024) NDC 0078-0110-22. These lots were only distributed in the US. They were distributed nationwide to wholesalers across the US, beginning in January 2022 and September 2022, respectively.
The products were distributed between October 1, 2023 – January 4, 2024. These products were packaged in glass jars and sold primarily online, in retail stores & deli cases located throughout the United States. Images of the products are below.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them, or they may discard the product. Consumers may contact Chris Tuorto at 919-656-7688, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. EST.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.
