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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Chef Mitch Maier's Black Garlic Sauces and Marinades Recalled for Mold Risk

Agency Publication Date: December 15, 2020
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Summary

Out of the Kitchen, LLC has recalled about 768 bottles of Chef Mitch Maier's Black Garlic BBQ Sauce, Black Garlic Sauce, and Black Garlic Ketchup because they may develop mold before their indicated Best By date. The recall affects specific batches distributed in Illinois and Wisconsin. Consumers should not use these products as mold growth can indicate spoilage and potential health risks.

Risk

The sauces and marinades may develop mold prior to the April 15, 2021 Best By date, which can cause food spoilage and potential illness if consumed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for bottles of Chef Mitch Maier's Black Garlic BBQ Sauce (19 oz), Black Garlic Sauce (16 oz), or Black Garlic Ketchup (19 oz).
  2. Confirm if your product is affected by looking for Lot Code 288902 and a Best By Date of April 15, 2021 on the packaging.
  3. Check the UPC codes: 8 60248-00251 4 (BBQ Sauce), 8 60248-00253 8 (Black Garlic Sauce), or 8 60248-00254 5 (Ketchup).
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Out of the Kitchen, LLC for further instructions.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Chef Mitch Maier's Black Garlic BBQ Sauce (19 oz)by Chef Mitch Maier's
Item Code:
F-0175-2021
UPC Codes:
860248002514
Lot Numbers:
288902 (Exp April 15, 2021)

Net Wt. 19 oz. (538g).

Product: Chef Mitch Maier's Black Garlic Sauce (16 oz)by Chef Mitch Maier's
Item Code:
F-0176-2021
UPC Codes:
860248002538
Lot Numbers:
288902 (Exp April 15, 2021)

Net Wt. 16 oz. (473g).

Product: Chef Mitch Maier's Black Garlic Ketchup (19 oz)by Chef Mitch Maier's
Item Code:
F-0177-2021
UPC Codes:
860248002545
Lot Numbers:
288902 (Exp April 15, 2021)

Net Wt. 19 oz. (538g).

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86837
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Out of the Kitchen, LLC
Sold By: Retailers in IL and WI
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (768 bottles total)
Distributed To: Illinois, Wisconsin

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