Popular Hot Sauce Products Recalled Due to Mislabeling That Could Be 'Life-Threatening,' FDA Warns

If your meal isn't complete until you've added a few dashes of hot sauce, you may want to check the label before reaching for this condiment. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling bottles of hot sauce due to mislabeling.

On April 3, T.W. Garner Food Company announced a recall of its Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce because the bottles may contain Sriracha Sauce. Per the FDA, the Sriracha Sauce contains sulfites, which are not declared on the label. Those with an allergy or sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of experiencing a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume the recalled product.

The company is also recalling its Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sauce due to mislabeling. The product was made with aged peppers, but the bottles do not contain the labeled ingredient "Aged Peppers (Red Habanero Peppers, Salt, Vinegar)."

This recall affects select lots and sizes. Here's how to determine if you have the recalled Texas Pete products in your possession:

Product	Size	UPC	Best-By Date
Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce	2 ounces	0 75500 28125 9	12/05/2025
Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce	12 ounces	0 75500 10028 4	11/07/2025
Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sweet SrirachaHabanero Sauce	2 ounces	0 75500 53125 5	09/04/2027
Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sweet SrirachaHabanero Sauce	2 ounces	0 75500 53125 5	08/26/2027
Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sweet SrirachaHabanero Sauce	20 ounces	0 75500 00530 5	08/02/2027
Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sweet SrirachaHabanero Sauce	0.5 gallon	0 75500 00536 7	07/23/2027; T 088224

These products were shipped to distribution centers and retail stores in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, and Vermont between February 5, 2025, and March 26, 2025. 

According to the FDA, there have been no reported illness related to this recall to date. That said, consumers who have purchased any of these products are urged to dispose of or return them to their place of purchase for a refund.

Those with questions may contact T.W. Garner Food Company's director of quality assurance by calling (336) 231-6417 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST or emailing [email protected].