Savannah Bee Company, the Georgia-based honey brand, is recalling its Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard nationwide after discovering the label fails to list wheat and soy as ingredients. Both are among the eight major allergens recognized under federal law, and for people with sensitivities, even a small serving of the sauce could trigger a serious or life-threatening reaction.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted the recall notice in early March 2026. As of that date, no illnesses or allergic reactions tied to the product had been reported.
Which product is affected
The recall covers one item: the 16-fluid-ounce Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard sold in a clear glass bottle with an orange label. The lot number, B1L1360525, is printed near the neck of the bottle. Shoppers who purchased the sauce from retail stores, through distribution partners, or directly from Savannah Bee Company’s website.
Why undeclared allergens are dangerous
Under the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act, manufacturers must clearly identify the presence of milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans on every packaged food label. When that disclosure is missing, people with allergies lose the only reliable tool they have at the point of purchase.
Wheat allergy affects roughly 0.4% of American adults, according to Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), while soy allergy is one of the most common childhood food allergies and persists into adulthood for some. Reactions can range from hives and digestive distress to anaphylaxis, a rapid, whole-body response that can cause airways to close and blood pressure to drop within minutes. Without prompt treatment, typically an epinephrine injection, anaphylaxis can be fatal.
The risk is compounded by the nature of the product itself. BBQ sauces and flavored mustards are often used as marinades, glazes, and dipping sauces, meaning a single mislabeled bottle can end up in multiple meals before anyone suspects a problem.
What shoppers should do now
The FDA’s guidance is straightforward:
- Check your pantry. Look for the 16 oz Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard with lot number B1L1360525.
- Do not eat the product if you have a wheat or soy allergy or sensitivity, or if you are unsure whether someone in your household does.
- Return or discard it. Savannah Bee Company says consumers can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
- Contact the company with questions at 912-234-0688 during business hours or through the contact information listed on the FDA recall page.
Anyone who has already consumed the sauce and is experiencing symptoms such as swelling, difficulty breathing, or a rapid heartbeat should call 911 or use an epinephrine auto-injector immediately, then seek emergency medical care.
How common are undeclared-allergen recalls?
Mislabeling is the single most frequent reason the FDA issues food recalls. According to the agency’s own enforcement data, undeclared allergens have consistently topped the list of recall triggers in recent years, ahead of bacterial contamination and foreign objects. Consumer advocates say the pattern points to gaps in quality-control processes at the packaging stage, where a wrong label or an outdated template can slip through without a final cross-check against the actual recipe.
For households managing food allergies, the takeaway is familiar but worth repeating: treat ingredient labels as essential safety information, and when a recall is announced, act on it quickly rather than assuming the risk is small.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Product | Savannah Bee Company Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard |
| Size | 16 fl oz, clear glass bottle, orange label |
| Lot number | B1L1360525 |
| Allergens | Wheat and soy (undeclared on label) |
| Distribution | Nationwide (retail, distribution, and direct-to-consumer) |
| Illnesses reported | None as of March 2026 |
| Company contact | 912-234-0688 |
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