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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-2235-2014/FDA enforcement
Richard's Rub & Seasonings, LLC·Food·Jun 27, 2014

Richards Too Good Teriyaki Sauce

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Richards Rubs & Seasonings LLC is recalling Richards Too Good BBQ Sauce, Richards Too Good Hot Sauce and Richards Too Good Teriyaki Sauce because they may have been…

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameRichard's Rub & Seasonings, LLC
Recalling firmRichard's Rub & Seasonings, LLCRenton, WA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Product bears not codes. The products being recalled were distributed up to the date of June 17, 2014.
Distribution area
IN

Direct consignees in state of Washington.

United States

Quantity affectedNot provided by the FDA.
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 6, 2014
FDA recall numberF-2235-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Richard's Rub & Seasonings, LLC initiated this food recall on June 27, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: Richards Rubs & Seasonings LLC is recalling Richards Too Good BBQ Sauce, Richards Too Good Hot Sauce and Richards Too Good Teriyaki Sauce because they may have been improperly processed and because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal foodborne illness. The FDA report lists distribution as: Direct consignees in state of Washington.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Richards Rubs & Seasonings LLC is recalling Richards Too Good BBQ Sauce, Richards Too Good Hot Sauce and Richards Too Good Teriyaki Sauce because they may have been improperly processed and because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal foodborne illness.

Richards Too Good Teriyaki Sauce was made or distributed by Richard's Rub & Seasonings, LLC in Renton, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2235-2014, dated August 6, 2014.

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, clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

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 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

Botulism

Symptoms to watch for

Possible blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness and breathing difficulty. Seek urgent medical care for these symptoms.

When symptoms may appear

Neurological symptoms typically begin 12 to 36 hours after exposure, but can appear sooner or later.

Higher-risk groups

Infants, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not taste, eat or use the affected product, even if it looks or smells normal.
  2. 2Seek urgent medical care immediately if anyone has neurological or breathing symptoms; do not wait for test results.
  3. 3Keep the product packaging and contact the recalling firm or retailer about a refund or safe disposal.

Botulism is a medical emergency. Contact emergency services for breathing or neurological symptoms.

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 Richards Too Good Teriyaki Sauce recall?

Richard's Rub & Seasonings, LLC recalled Richards Too Good Teriyaki Sauce in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2235-2014. Richards Rubs & Seasonings LLC is recalling Richards Too Good BBQ Sauce, Richards Too Good Hot Sauce and Richards Too Good Teriyaki Sauce because they may have been…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Do not taste, eat or use the affected product, even if it looks or smells normal. Seek urgent medical care immediately if anyone has neurological or breathing symptoms; do not wait for test results. Keep the product packaging and contact the recalling firm or retailer about a refund or safe disposal.

Is the Richard's Rub & Seasonings, LLC 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-2235-2014. 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.