Company Recalls Drink Mix After It Discovers Too Late that All Worcestershire Sauce is Not the Same

Joy’s International Foods of Melbourne, Florida is recalling the Joy’s Gourmet Bloody Mary Mix with best by date 08/18/2023, because it contains undeclared Soy & Fish.  The recall was initiated after FDA discovered that product containing Soy & Fish and was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the allergens. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by receiving a substitute to the Worcestershire sauce previously used due to supply chain failure.

Some brands of Worcestershire Sauce are made using soy sauce and anchovies, while some brands are not.  In this case, someone purchased a different brand than what was used to develop the label.  When doing the hazard analysis, these allergens must be identified regardless, and if a brand is normally used without these allergens, then not only should the Hazard Analysis still identify these hazards requiring control  (such as incoming product label review), but the product specification must also clearly state the brands to be purchased must not contain these allergens.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/joys-international-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-fish-joys-gourmet-bloody-mary-mix
Joy’s International Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy & Fish in Joy’s Gourmet Bloody Mary Mix
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  December 22, 2021
FDA Publish Date:  December 22, 2021
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Contains Undeclared Soy & Fish.
Company Name:  Joy’s International Foods
Brand Name:  Joy’s Gourmet
Product Description:  Bloody Mary Mix

Company Announcement

Joy’s International Foods of Melbourne, Florida is recalling the Joy’s Gourmet Bloody Mary Mix with best by date 08/18/2023, because it contains undeclared Soy & Fish. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Soy and Fish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Product was distributed at Sunshine Shop Cocoa Village, FL; Brownwood farmers market, Brownwood FL; New Smyrna farmers market, New Smyrna, FL; Ocala farmers market, Ocala, FL; and Indian Rocks Beach FL.

Joy’s Gourmet Bloody Mary Mix is in a tall 24Oz bottles with Best By: 08-18-2023 with a UPC 1 8132300064 6.

No related illnesses have been reported.

The recall was initiated after FDA discovered that product containing Soy & Fish and was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of the allergens. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by receiving a substitute to the Worcestershire sauce previously used due to supply chain failure.

Consumers who have purchased Joy’s Gourmet Bloody Mary Mix are urged to return it to the place of purchase if they are allergic to Soy and/or fish for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 321-242-6520 Monday through Friday 9 am – 3 pm Eastern Standard Time.