FDA recall record

Huy Fong Foods Siracha HOT Chili Sauce Net Wt recall — FDA F-0342-2020

Firm received complaint of Siracha sauce bulging at top seal and exploding upon removing seal

Class IIIclassification
F-0342-2020official record ID
Dec 25, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordF-0342-2020
CategoryFood Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmHuy Fong Foods, Inc.
Report dateDec 25, 2019
Recall initiation dateSep 17, 2019
Quantity20,235 cases
LocationIrwindale, CA, United States

Official product description

Siracha HOT Chili Sauce Net Wt. 28 oz. (1 lb. 12 oz.) (793 g); Net Wt. 17 oz. (1 Lb. 1 oz.) in PET Plastic bottles UPC: 0 24463 06116 Huy Fong Foods, Inc. 4800 Azusa Rd. Irwindale, CA 91706

Why the product was recalled

Firm received complaint of Siracha sauce bulging at top seal and exploding upon removing seal

Distribution information

CA. IL, PA, MA, NJ, MD, GA, WA, FL, OH, CO, TX, OR, Netherlands, Australia

How to read the classification

FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Telephone.

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