CLASS II Food recall · Reported 30 Mar 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Big Bob Gibson B-b-q Seasoning and dry rub recalled
Ingredients Corporation Of America is recalling Big Bob Gibson B-b-q Seasoning and dry rub, distributed in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas. The recall was initiated on 16 Feb 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0803-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73396
- Recalling firm
- Ingredients Corporation Of America, Memphis, TN
- Brand
- Big Bob
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Feb 2016
- FDA classified
- 23 Mar 2016
- Reported
- 30 Mar 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Salad Kits
Timeline
| 16 Feb 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Mar 2016 | Classified by FDA | +36 days |
| 30 Mar 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Glass shards were found in a sealed bag of dehydrated minced garlic. Parts of this shipment of garlic were used to manufacture other products.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
BIG BOB GIBSON B-B-Q Seasoning and dry rub, 6.35 oz, 180.0225 g., Distributed by Mrs. Stratton's Salads, Inc., Birmingham, AL, UPC 8366577777
Where it was distributed
MS, AL, TN, TX
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Glass shards were found in a sealed bag of dehydrated minced garlic. Parts of this shipment of garlic were used to manufacture other products.
Which lots are affected?
lot number 19207
Where was it sold?
MS, AL, TN, TX
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
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