FAQ
Allergen / Ingredients
We are aware of allergies and sensitivities and will always declare the following ingredients on our label in the ingredient statement - they will never be hidden under the notations of "spices" or "natural flavors":
•Wheat
•Milk & Milk Products
•Peanuts
•Tree Nuts
•Egg
•Soy
•Shellfish
•Sesame (for products made beginning January 2023)
•Fish
•Yellow Dye #5 (Tartrazine)
•Monosodium Glutamate or MSG
•Sulfites over 10 ppm
•Gluten containing grains - including barley, rye, oats, spelt, triticale, and kamut
If no ingredient statement appears on the product label, then the products is as it appears in the product name (e.g. black pepper). This labeling policy is compliant with US or Canadian food labeling laws, as appropriate.
If any product has a Gluten Free claim, the product and the manufacturing line has been validated Gluten Free.
Our facilities have allergen, sanitation, and hygiene programs in place. Our employees follow good manufacturing practices and are trained in the importance of correct labeling and the necessity of performing thorough equipment clean-up and change over procedures to minimize cross-contact of ingredients.
It is important that you read the ingredient statement on your package at the time of purchase to ensure accurate, up-to-date information, as product formulas may change. While we list all ingredients on our packaging in accordance with regulatory guidelines, some ingredients may be included under broader terms like “spices” or “natural flavors”. If you have concerns about any ingredients, we encourage you to contact us directly so we can look into it for you.
Stubb's® has nutrition information posted on our product pages. Just visit the “Products” section of our website
The term “natural flavors” can vary depending on the product. We use a variety of natural flavors, all of which are derived from natural sources.
The collective terms “spices” or “spices and herbs” means any aromatic vegetable substance in the whole, broken, or ground form such as allspice, basil, bay leaves, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, sage, etc.
For proprietary reasons, we cannot provide details on the ingredients used in “natural flavors” or “spices” or “spices and herbs”. However, if there is a specific ingredient of concern, we can advise on its presence or absence within our product.
We are aware of allergies and sensitivities and will always declare the following ingredients on our label in the ingredient statement - they will never be hidden under the notations of "spices" or "natural flavors":
•Wheat
•Milk & Milk Products
•Peanuts
•Tree Nuts
•Egg
•Monosodium Glutamate or MSG
•Soy
•Shellfish
•Sesame (for products made beginning January 2023)
•Fish
•Yellow Dye #5 (Tartrazine)
•Sulfites over 10 ppm
•Gluten containing grains - including barley, rye, oats, spelt, triticale, and kamut
It is important that you read the ingredient statement on your package at the time of purchase to ensure accurate, up-to-date information, as product formulas may change. While we list all ingredients on our packaging in accordance with regulatory guidelines, some ingredients may be included under broader terms like “spices” or “natural flavors”. If you have concerns about any ingredients, we encourage you to contact us directly so we can look into it for you.
As ingredients and formulas can change from time to time, please contact us regarding the vegan diet suitability of a particular product.
Cooking / Substitution
No! Marinades should only be used once on raw meat products, including poultry and fish. Discard any remaining marinade.
Yes, but marinate only firm-fleshed fish steaks, such as tuna, salmon, swordfish and halibut, as well as shrimp. Marinate for 15 to 20 minutes only. Longer marinating time will cause the fish and shrimp to become mushy.
No. Our Stubb's® marinades will not tenderize meat. They are meant to be flavor marinades not tenderizing marinades.
The acid in the marinade can pull the metallic flavor from metal bowls.
Yes. Be aware that the longer you marinate, the stronger the flavor will become. Beef can be marinated overnight and chicken for several hours in the refrigerator. Fish or shrimp should only be marinated for 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator.
General
Thanks for your interest in our products! While we don’t mail out coupons, samples or promotional items related to our brands, we do offer special deals with local stores where there will be more sale prices for everyone. Please check with your local grocery stores to take advantage of special deals when they are offered. You may also find digital coupons from some of our products occasionally offered online, along with the many mobile coupon apps that are now available.
Due to the large volume of inquiries we receive, we ask that all donation or sponsorship requests be submitted in writing. For submission guidelines and information, please visit: www.mccormickcorporation.com/en/responsibility/charitable-donations
All requests for donations or sponsorships must be on your organization’s letterhead and include:
•Name of event
•Date of event
•Approximate number of participants
•Cause that will benefit from a donation
•Type of donation/sponsorship requested
Thank you for your interest in our products. As a practice, we do not accept ideas or suggestions relating to new products, flavors, packaging, marketing, or recipes as we have departments devoted to product and marketing innovation. While we appreciate feedback on our products, if you still choose to submit an idea or suggestion, you understand and agree that our Website Terms of Use and/or Note about Unsolicited Submissions applies to such submissions. Thank you for being a fan!
Order / Shop
Please review the checkout page before you submit your order for the shipping methods available for your items. We will arrange for shipment of the products to you in accordance with the applicable method selected. You will pay all shipping and handling charges specified during the ordering process. Title and risk of loss pass to you upon our transfer of the products to the carrier. Shipping and delivery dates are estimates only and cannot be guaranteed. We are not liable for any delays in shipments.
Orders are typically processed within two business days of when the order is processed. We ship orders every Monday through Friday using standard shipping services. Orders are typically delivered within 7 days once shipped. Expedited shipping options can be selected when available. Once your package ships, we will send an email with a link to track it. If you have any questions about your order, please contact us at orders@shop.mccormick.com or call us Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM CST at1-800-292-3999.
The charge will appear on your credit card as: "SHOP MCCORMICK".
Yes. You will be charged the applicable sales tax, which will be reflected in your order total.
There are many reasons for a failed credit card transaction. Your card information may have been entered incorrectly, the card may have expired or reached its limit, or a malfunction may have occurred with the credit card processing system. Please double check your information. If you continue to have problems, please contact our Customer Service Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM CST at1-800-292-3999, or email support@shop.mccormick.com. Please provide them with any error messages you may have received. However, to protect your information, please do not share your credit card details via email.
We currently ship only to destinations within the contiguous United States. We do not ship to Hawaii or Alaska.
To cancel your order, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-292-3999, Monday through Friday or email us at orders@shop.mccormick.com on the day that you placed your order. Due to our desire to promptly ship out customer orders, we cannot guarantee that your order can be canceled. However, we will make every effort to cancel your order provided that it has not entered the shipping process.
Please visit our Refund and Returns Policy here for more information
If you received a damaged order, please contact us immediately by filling out the Order Inquiry form here or by calling us at1- 800-292-3999.
Product Availability
While Stubb's® products are not currently available directly from us, we can help find a retailer in your area that carries what you are looking for. Find the product on our website and click the “Find A Retailer” box to access online retailers as well as stores near you that carry the product.
We are glad to help you find your favorite product! While many items can be ordered directly from us, we can help find a retailer in your area that carries what you are looking for. Find the product on our website and click the “Find A Retailer” box to access online retailers as well as stores near you that carry the product.
We do suggest contacting the store prior to making a special trip to ensure it is still in stock. If your local store doesn’t show up on our locator, we advise you to speak with your store manager about availability as they may be able to order it for you.
If you are still unable to locate the product you are looking for, check our Discontinued Product List to ensure it is still being manufactured, or Contact Us directly for assistance.
Shelf Life / Storage
All Stubb’s® products are printed with a best before date at the time of production to ensure you’re enjoying our products at their most legendary flavor. The format of the best before date is month followed by the day and then the year. If you need assistance with locating the best before date or interpreting the code, please contact us
Stubb's® Bar-B-Q Sauces, Marinades and Anytime Sauces have a 3-year shelf life. (Plenty of time to inspire and create your own delicious dishes!)
After opening, the best quality is experienced through 8 weeks. Always refrigerate sauce after it is opened
We recommend refrigerating Stubb's® barbecue sauces after opening for best quality. After opening, the best quality is experienced through 8 weeks.