Maurice’s Southern Gold Honey Sauce Recalled for Undeclared Soy and Wheat Products

Piggie Park Enterprises Inc. has issued a recall for all batches of Maurice’s Southern Gold Honey Sauce and Gourmet Carolina Gold Honey Sauce made within the last two years (March 11,2016 through March 11, 2018) after failing to declare potential allergens. The powdered honey used in the sauces contains both wheat and soy, which were not properly disclosed on the list of ingredients.

The Food & Drug Administration posted Piggie Park’s recall notice. The recalled products were sold in clear 18 oz bottles, available nationwide, and distributed from South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. Anyone who purchased an 18 oz bottle with an expiration date of March 12, 2018 (3/12/18) can return the product to the store for a full refund. If the bottle you own does not have an expiration date listed, please look for this UPC: 0 75616 54332 6.

For questions about the recall, please call 1-800-628-4273 or 1-800-990-0993 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm EDT, Monday through Friday.

So far, no illnesses have been reported.

Signs and symptoms of a food allergy

Wheat and soy allergies are both fairly common. In fact, wheat is “one of the top eight food allergens in the United States,” per the Mayo Clinic. Symptoms of an allergic reaction to what include:

• Itching, swelling or irritation of the mouth
• Itching, swelling or irritation of the skin, including hives
• Cramps
• Nausea
• Headaches
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty breathing
• Congestion
• Itchy or watery eyes

Soy allergies present with almost the exact same symptoms:

• Itching, swelling or irritation of the skin, including hives
• Diarrhea and/or abdominal pain
• Swelling of the face, tongue, throat or lips
• “Tingling” in the mouth
• Difficulty breathing
• Runny nose
• Flushed skin

A serious food allergy can also cause anaphylaxis. Most people with soy allergies do not experience this severe reaction, unless there is an underlying allegory of health concern (such as asthma), but those with wheat allergies may be more susceptible. Anaphylaxis is potentially life-threatening, and often presents with:

• Chest pain and tightness
• Swelling in the throat
• Difficulty breathing
• Difficulty swallowing
• Rapid heartbeat
• Dangerous drops in blood pressure
• Dizziness
• Loss of consciousness

We urge you to check any bottle of the barbeque sauce you might have, and to return or destroy any bottles manufactured within the dates mentioned about.

McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC is a South Carolina-based law firm. Our experienced injury lawyers are prepared to help you if you are hurt or made ill because of a mislabeled or otherwise defective product. Please call 803-327-7800, or fill out our contact form, for more information.