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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0099-2016/FDA enforcement
Goya Foods·Food·Feb 13, 2015

Kirby Spanish Barbecue Sauce Mojo Criollo (a) 24 Ounce and (C) 1 Gallon

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Goya was notified by one of its ingredient suppliers that one lot of cumin had potentially been produced with undeclared peanut protein.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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 FDACA, CT, DE, FL +23 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGoya Foods
Recalling firmGoya FoodsJersey City, NJ, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 77385 18920 40 77385 12346 4
Lot / date codes
  • 24 ounce - UPC 0 7738518920 4
  • Best By Dates AUG 2016, SEP 2016, DEC 2016 1 Gallon - UPC 0 7738512346 4
  • Best By Date NOV 2016
Distribution area
CACTDEFLGAILINKYLAMAMDMEMOMIMNNCNHNJNYOHPARISCTXVAVTWI

CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MO, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, VT, WI

United States

Quantity affected24 ounce 2, 662 cases (12 units/case) and 1 Gallon 195 cases (6 units/case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 4, 2015
FDA recall numberF-0099-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Goya Foods initiated this food recall on February 13, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: Goya was notified by one of its ingredient suppliers that one lot of cumin had potentially been produced with undeclared peanut protein. The FDA report lists distribution as: CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MO, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, VT, WI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Goya was notified by one of its ingredient suppliers that one lot of cumin had potentially been produced with undeclared peanut protein.

Kirby Spanish Barbecue Sauce Mojo Criollo (a) 24 Ounce and (C) 1 Gallon was made or distributed by Goya Foods in Jersey City, NJ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0099-2016, dated November 4, 2015.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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 may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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 peanut

Symptoms to watch for

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

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a peanut 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 Kirby Spanish Barbecue Sauce Mojo Criollo (a) 24 Ounce and (C) 1 Gallon recall?

Goya Foods recalled Kirby Spanish Barbecue Sauce Mojo Criollo (a) 24 Ounce and (C) 1 Gallon in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0099-2016. Goya was notified by one of its ingredient suppliers that one lot of cumin had potentially been produced with undeclared peanut protein.

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 peanut 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 Goya Foods 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-0099-2016. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.