T.W. Garner Food Company issued a recall on Thursday for portions of its Texas Pete® Habanero Buffalo Sauce and Texas Pete® Sweet CHAbanero Sauce.
Why It Matters
Several recalls have been issued this year due to potentially damaged products, foodborne illness, undeclared food allergens, or the presence of bacteria.
Every year, millions of Americans develop food sensitivities or allergies. According to the FDA, the nine “major” food allergens in the United States are eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, crustacean shellfish, sesame, tree nuts, and peanuts.
What To Know
Texas Pete® Habanero Buffalo Sauce is being recalled because it may contain Sriracha sauce. According to an FDA alert, Sriracha Sauce contains sulfites as a preservative, which are not listed on the Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce label.
The FDA warns that people who consume the recalled product and are sensitive or allergic to sulfites may experience serious to life-threatening reactions.
According to the agency, the Texas Pete® Sweet CHAbanero Sauce has been recalled because the label failed to disclose that it contains red habanero peppers, salt, and vinegar.
Between February 5 and March 26, 2025, the products were distributed to retail stores and centers in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, and Vermont.
The FDA says no illnesses have been reported as of Thursday.
Below is a map of the states with the recall warning:
Hot sauce recall map
The FDA alert also includes a chart of the affected products, along with their corresponding lots, sizes, and best-by dates. Pictures of the recalled sauces are also included in the alert.
What People Are Saying
The FDA alert, in part: “The firm discovered during an internal quality testing of the products that bottles of Habanero Buffalo Sauce actually contained Sriracha Sauce. Upon review of the two labels, it was determined that the Habanero Buffalo Sauce may contain undeclared sulfites, since the Sriracha Sauce contains sodium bisulfite as a preservative. No illnesses have been reported to date.”
What Happens Next
Customers who have purchased the recalled hot sauces are advised to return them to the place of purchase for a refund or discard them.
