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FDA Food recall · Reported January 20, 2021

Food Club Garlic Powder, 5.37 ounce bottles, 12 bottles per case. " Best 324A0 C By NOV 19 22 / Best 325A0 By NOV 20 22

B&G Foods, Inc. has initiated a recall because their garlic powder mistakenly had bacon-flavored bits, which contain soy, an allergen undeclared on the garlic powder labels.

Recall #
F-0203-2021
Affected scope
1301 Cases
Initiated
December 22, 2020
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B&g Foods North America, Inc recalled Food Club Garlic Powder, 5.37 ounce bottles, 12 bottles per case. " Best 324A0 C By NOV 1… - a critical-severity action.

Food Club Garlic Powder, 5.37 ounce bottles, 12 bottles per case. " Best 324A0 C By NOV 1… was recalled by B&g Foods North America, Inc in January 20, 2021. Reason: B&G Foods, Inc. has initiated a recall because their garlic powder mistakenly had bacon-flavored bits, which …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0203-2021 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

B&g Foods North America, Inc issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-B&G Foods, Inc. has initiated a recall because their garlic powder mistakenly had bacon-flavored bits, which ….

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
January 20, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0203-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Food Club Garlic Powder, 5.37 ounce bottles, 12 bottles per case. " Best 324A0 C By NOV 19 22 / Best 325A0 By NOV 20 22

Reason for recall

B&G Foods, Inc. has initiated a recall because their garlic powder mistakenly had bacon-flavored bits, which contain soy, an allergen undeclared on the garlic powder labels.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0203-2021
Date reported January 20, 2021
Date initiated December 22, 2020
Recalling firm B&g Foods North America, Inc
Firm location Parsippany, NJ
Affected scope 1301 Cases
Distribution The product was disturbed to the following states: TX, VA, FL, MN

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Food Club Garlic Powder, 5.37 ounce bottles, 12 bottles per case. " Best 324A0 C By NOV 19 22 / Best 325A0 By NOV 20 22. Recalled by B&g Foods North America, Inc. Units affected: 1301 Cases.
Why was this product recalled?
B&G Foods, Inc. has initiated a recall because their garlic powder mistakenly had bacon-flavored bits, which contain soy, an allergen undeclared on the garlic powder labels.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on January 20, 2021. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0203-2021.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: The product was disturbed to the following states: TX, VA, FL, MN.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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