The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0670-2021·Announced 2021-06-23

Hix Sauces Buffalo Wing Sauce Recall Due to Undeclared Milk Allergen

Hix Sauces Buffalo Wing Sauce is being recalled because the product label declares butter but does not list milk as an ingredient, creating an allergen risk for consumers with milk allergies.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an allergen mislabeling issue involving a common allergen (milk) that is not properly declared on the label. Per the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens rates as High severity, even though no reported illnesses are mentioned in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Hix Foods, Inc. is recalling Hix Sauces Buffalo Wing Sauce, Original Spice, Net Wt. 12.5 oz (355g), Lot # 071320 HIXWG with an expiration date of 7/13/22. Approximately 340–350 cases containing 6 jars each were distributed to Florida.

The product label declares butter as an ingredient but does not list milk. Because butter is a dairy product derived from milk, consumers with milk allergies may not realize the product contains milk and could experience an allergic reaction if they consume it.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have a milk allergy should not consume it. Those with questions about whether they have purchased affected product should contact Hix Foods, Inc. Consumers should consult their healthcare provider if they believe they have consumed the product and experienced an allergic reaction.

The recalled product

Product
Hix Sauces, Buffalo Wing Sauce, Original Spice, Net Wt. 12.5 oz (355g)
Manufacturer
Hix Foods, Inc.
Hazard
  • allergen-milk
  • mis-labeling

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot # 071320 HIXWG Exp. Date 7/13/22

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • FL