Savannah Bee Company Recalls Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard Over Undeclared Wheat and Soy

SAVANNAH, GA (February 27, 2026) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Savannah Bee Company is recalling its Honey BBQ Sauce–Mustard after the company discovered the product was mislabeled and did not declare the presence of wheat and soy. According to the FDA, consumers with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients face a risk of serious or potentially life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume the product.

Savannah Bee Company recall: quick summary

The recall affects a single batch of Honey BBQ Sauce–Mustard sold nationwide between July 30, 2025, and February 26, 2026. Regulators confirmed the issue involves undeclared wheat and soy due to a labeling mix-up with a different product variety. The company has reported no illnesses to date and urges consumers to dispose of the product immediately and request a full refund.

What happened?

The FDA said Savannah Bee Company initiated the recall after the company discovered it had mistakenly packaged Honey BBQ Sauce–Sweet with a Honey BBQ Sauce–Mustard label. The company announced the recall on February 27, 2026, in coordination with the FDA.

In its recall alert, the agency warned that “people who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.”

The company told regulators it became aware of the issue after a customer reported the labeling discrepancy. A subsequent internal investigation confirmed that the mislabeled product did not list wheat and soy in the ingredient statement. The company shipped the affected bottles nationwide to distribution centers, retail stores, and consumers.

Affected products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Best by date	Issue	Affected states
Savannah Bee Company	Honey BBQ Sauce–Mustard	16 fl oz	8 50033 93758 9	05/16/27 (B1L1360525)	Undeclared wheat and soy	Nationwide

What caused the issue?

According to the FDA notice, a packaging error caused the recall when the company placed Honey BBQ Sauce–Sweet into bottles labeled as Honey BBQ Sauce–Mustard. The agency confirmed that the sweet variety contains wheat and soy that the label did not disclose.

Health risks include allergic reactions ranging from hives and gastrointestinal distress to anaphylaxis in severe cases. Those most at risk are individuals with wheat or soy allergies. The company has reported no illnesses or adverse events linked to the product so far.

Questions you might have

Here’s what you should do

• Dispose of the product immediately or return it for a full refund.
• Check the neck of the bottle for the etched lot code B1L1360525 and Best Before 05/16/27.
• Look for the orange Honey BBQ Sauce–Mustard label on a clear glass bottle.
• Contact Savannah Bee Company customer service at 800-955-5080 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. EST).

Behind the brand

Savannah Bee Company is a Georgia-based specialty honey and gourmet food producer known for flavored honeys and sauces distributed nationwide. The company’s recall notice states that it has ceased distribution of the affected product and is working closely with the FDA to resolve the issue.

Source86 reached out to Savannah Bee Company for comment on how the labeling error occurred, but has not yet received a response.

Other relevant recalls

Similar allergen-related recalls have affected sauces and condiments in recent months, including mislabeling incidents involving barbecue sauces and salad dressings. Recent cases include Fu Zhou, which recalled fish balls over undeclared wheat and sesame allergens; HerbsForever, which pulled dietary supplements due to undeclared wheat; and Newway Import, which recalled preserved mustard for failing to disclose wheat.

Additional recalls were issued by Silvestri Sweets for its Choceur Holiday Bark over undeclared pecan and wheat allergens, and by Suzanna’s Kitchen, which recalled fully cooked breaded chicken products due to an undeclared soy allergen. Together, these incidents highlight a broader pattern of allergen mislabeling across multiple food categories, from condiments and confections to frozen and prepared meals.

“It’s very important to read the entire ingredient list to see if your allergen is present,” said Carol D’Lima, food technologist with the Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. “If you see its name even once, it’s back to the shelf for that food product too.”

Eran Mizrahi, CEO of Source86, said the recall highlights a broader industry issue:

“Food safety isn’t just about compliance; it’s about trust. Every recall reminds us how vital it is to maintain transparency, rigorous checks, and supplier accountability.”

Ensuring safe eats

This recall underscores the importance of accurate labeling and quality control in packaged foods. Companies must strengthen batch tracking and verification systems to prevent allergen mislabeling, while consumers should routinely check recall notices and product labels.

At Source86, we help food brands manage ingredient sourcing, FSQA oversight, and private label production with transparency and precision, ensuring their supply chains can respond quickly when recalls occur. Let’s talk.