# Major Recall Alert: Condiments Recalled Due to Potential or Undeclared Allergen-Sulfites
If you’re a fan of Texas Pete® sauces, take note! A recent recall has been issued for select products due to the risk of undeclared allergens. This safety alert is vital for individuals with sulfite allergies or sensitivities, as consuming these products could lead to severe or even life-threatening reactions.
## Why This Recall is Important
T.W. Garner Food Company, the maker of the popular Texas Pete® brand, has announced a recall of specific lots and sizes of their condiments. This recall primarily affects the Texas Pete® Habanero Buffalo Sauce and Texas Pete® Sweet CHAbanero Sauce.
The issue stems from bottles of Habanero Buffalo Sauce inadvertently containing Sriracha Sauce. Sriracha Sauce uses sodium bisulfite as a preservative — a sulfite not declared on the label. Additionally, the Sweet CHAbanero Sauce has a labeling error where “Aged Peppers (Red Habanero Peppers, Salt, Vinegar)” are missing from the ingredients list.
While no illnesses have been reported so far, individuals with sulfite sensitivities or allergies are at serious risk if they consume these incorrect products.
## Details of the Recall
Here’s what you need to know about the affected products:
- **Brand**: Texas Pete®
- **Products**: Habanero Buffalo Sauce and Sweet CHAbanero Sauce
- **Reason**:
- Habanero Buffalo Sauce may contain Sriracha Sauce, which contains undeclared sulfites.
- Sweet CHAbanero Sauce has inaccurate labeling, missing the listed ingredient, "Aged Peppers."
- **Distribution Dates**: Products were shipped between **February 5, 2025, and March 26, 2025**.
- **Regions Impacted**: Products were distributed to retailers and distributors in **California (CA), Colorado (CO), Connecticut (CT), Illinois (IL), Massachusetts (MA), North Carolina (NC), New Jersey (NJ), Ohio (OH), Virginia (VA), and Vermont (VT)**.
- **Packaging Details**:
- Best by date location varies depending on bottle size:
- 2 fl oz bottles: top of the bottle side
- 12 fl oz and 0.5-gallon jugs: top of the cap
- 20 oz bottles: back label
If you’re unsure whether your product is affected, review the detailed recall [information provided by the FDA](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tw-garner-food-company-issues-recall-texas-peter-habanero-buffalo-sauce-due-potential-presence).
## What You Should Do
If you have any of the recalled Texas Pete® products in your pantry, follow these steps:
1. **Stop using the product immediately**, especially if you or someone in your household has a sulfite sensitivity or allergy.
2. Dispose of the product or return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a **full refund**.
3. Have questions? Contact T.W. Garner Food Company at **(336) 231-6417**, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST. Alternatively, email the company at **ContactUs@garnerfoods.com** for assistance.
Your health and safety should always come first.
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For further details on this Texas Pete® recall, visit the [FDA’s official announcement](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tw-garner-food-company-issues-recall-texas-peter-habanero-buffalo-sauce-due-potential-presence).
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