A Popular Hot Sauce Has Been Recalled in 10 States for Potential ‘Life-Threatening’ Allergic Reaction

Spicy food lovers may need to double check the condiments in their fridges before the next taco night. 

On Thursday, April 3, T.W. Garner Food Company issued a recall for sulfite contamination in select bottles of its popular hot sauce brand, Texas Pete.

According to the release published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the contaminated products may contain Sriracha Sauce, which contains sulfites. 

While these food preservatives are generally safe, those who are allergic to sulfites can experience potentially life-threatening side effects. These include but are not limited to an asthma attack, coughing, sneezing, hives, and in more severe (yet rare) cases, anaphylaxis and vomiting, per the Cleveland Clinic. 

The products in the report include the Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce in two fluid-ounce and 12 fluid-ounce containers, with best buy dates listed as Dec. 12, 2025, and Nov. 7, 2025, respectively. 

Also included in the recall are various sizes of Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sweet Sriracha Habanero Sauce due to the ingredients label not including Aged Peppers.

Of this flavor, the two fluid-ounce containers with MFR codes BB 090427M and BB 082627M, as well as the 20 fluid-ounce and half-gallon containers — best buy dates listed as Aug. 2, 2027, and July 23, 2027, respectively — are also included in the report. 

The states that received the contaminated products are California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, and Vermont. 

The contaminated products were delivered to retailers between Feb. 5, 2025, and March 26, 2025. No illnesses have been reported to date, however, consumers who have received the aforementioned impacted products are encouraged not to consume and to dispose of the product immediately. Consumers can also return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

For further assistance, buyers can contact the Director of Quality Assurance, Katerine Cardoso, via email at contactus@garnerfoods.com. 

This is just another recall that’s already occurred this year thus far. Other recalls this year have included ground coffee from Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, dark chocolate products from Cal Yee Farms, baked goods from one of Dunkin’s vendors, a cheese from Aldi and Coca-Cola soda packs.