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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0203-2021/FDA enforcement
B&g Foods North America, INC·Food·Dec 22, 2020

Food Club Garlic Powder, 5.37 Ounce Bottles, 12 Bottles Per Case

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    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.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Recall closed · classified by the FDATX, VA, FL, MNMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameB&g Foods North America, INC
Recalling firmB&g Foods North America, INCParsippany, NJ, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Best 324A0 C By NOV 19 22 Best 325A0 B By NOV 20 22
Distribution area
TXVAFLMN

The product was disturbed to the following states: TX, VA, FL, MN

United States

Quantity affected1301 Cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: January 20, 2021
FDA recall numberF-0203-2021

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

B&g Foods North America, INC initiated this food recall on December 22, 2020. The FDA enforcement report states: 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. The FDA report lists distribution as: The product was disturbed to the following states: TX, VA, FL, MN.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: 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.

Food Club Garlic Powder, 5.37 Ounce Bottles, 12 Bottles Per Case was made or distributed by B&g Foods North America, INC in Parsippany, NJ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0203-2021, dated January 20, 2021.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared soy

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a soy allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed soy allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a soy allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Food Club Garlic Powder, 5.37 Ounce Bottles, 12 Bottles Per Case recall?

B&g Foods North America, INC recalled Food Club Garlic Powder, 5.37 Ounce Bottles, 12 Bottles Per Case in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0203-2021. 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.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat the product if you have a soy allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the B&g Foods North America, INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0203-2021. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.