CLASS III Food recall · Reported 28 Sep 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
EAT Barbeque Zero to Hero, a Sweet Rub recalled
Old World Spices & Seasonings is recalling EAT Barbeque Zero to Hero, a Sweet Rub, distributed in Minnesota, Missouri. The recall was initiated on 21 Jun 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-2331-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74471
- Recalling firm
- Old World Spices & Seasonings, Overland Park, KS
- Brand
- EAT Barbeque
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Jun 2016
- FDA classified
- 16 Sep 2016
- Reported
- 28 Sep 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Labeling Errors
- Product category
- Fish
Timeline
| 21 Jun 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Sep 2016 | Classified by FDA | +87 days |
| 28 Sep 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Some bottles of barbeque seasoning without a statement noting the product contains MSG (monosodium glutamate).
Product as listed by the FDA
EAT Barbeque Zero to Hero, a Sweet Rub, packaged in 6.5oz bottles (mislabeled). The responsible firm named on the label is Pellet Envy, LLC in Kansas City, USA. UPC code is 859849005024. The correct label should read 6.7oz. Bottles are packed in cases of 6.
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed in Missouri and Minnesota. No government or military distribution.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Some bottles of barbeque seasoning without a statement noting the product contains MSG (monosodium glutamate).
Which lots are affected?
Lot 005316, exp. is N/A.
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed in Missouri and Minnesota. No government or military distribution.
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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.
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