Food Safety recall round-up 27 June - 3 July
Clostridium botulinum concerns in sauce
27 June - USA: Richard’s Rubs & Seasonings is recalling some of its sauce because it may have been improperly processed and have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism.
The recalled sauces were sold in western Washington grocery stores and butcher shops in Kitsap, Snohomish and King counties and products were distributed up to the date of June 17.
Richard’s Too Good BBQ Sauce, Hot Sauce and Teriyaki Sauce are packaged in 12 oz tall glass bottles with metal screw caps and black heat resistant tamper seals.
The recall has been initiated because of a consumer complaint indicating that sauce may have been improperly processed. Richard’s Rubs & Seasonings has not been notified of any illness associated with the products.