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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1376-2013/FDA enforcement
Buffalo Trace Distillery·Food·Feb 5, 2013

Buffalo Trace Hot Barbeque Sauce NET WT

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    The firm failed to include allergens of soy and anchovy on the labels of this sauce.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAL, AZ, CA, CO +23 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameBuffalo Trace Distillery
Recalling firmBuffalo Trace DistilleryFrankfort, KY, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 95436 00017 4
Lot / date codes
  • Best By 11/7/14
Distribution area
ALAZCACOGAILINKSKYLAMDMIMONCNENJNVNYOKPASDTNTXVAWAWIWV

Product was distributed to the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI & WV. Product was also shipped to Canada and the United Kingdom.

United States, Canada, United Kingdom

Quantity affected635/16 fl. oz. jars
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 8, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1376-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Buffalo Trace Distillery initiated this food recall on February 5, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm failed to include allergens of soy and anchovy on the labels of this sauce. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was distributed to the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI & WV. Product was also shipped to Canada and the United Kingdom.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm failed to include allergens of soy and anchovy on the labels of this sauce.

Buffalo Trace Hot Barbeque Sauce NET WT was made or distributed by Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1376-2013, dated May 8, 2013.

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, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

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 UPC and lot code 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 fish

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a fish 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 fish allergy, especially anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a fish 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 Buffalo Trace Hot Barbeque Sauce NET WT recall?

Buffalo Trace Distillery recalled Buffalo Trace Hot Barbeque Sauce NET WT in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1376-2013. The firm failed to include allergens of soy and anchovy on the labels of this sauce.

What are the symptoms of Undeclared fish exposure?

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

How quickly can Undeclared fish symptoms appear?

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

Who is most at risk from Undeclared fish?

People with a diagnosed fish allergy, especially anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a fish 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.

How do I get a refund from Buffalo Trace Distillery?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-1376-2013 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Buffalo Trace Distillery 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-1376-2013. 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.