Huy Fong Foods, Inc. is recalling Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce due to lactic acid buildup causing certain bottles to “bloat” and continue to ferment.
Recall Date
12/23/2019
Company/Firm
Huy Fong Foods Inc
Product
Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce
Reason
Fermentation and bloating
Illness
This recall has been initiated due to lactic acid buildup causing certain bottles to “bloat” and continue to ferment. Although not all bottles from all the batches are affected, we are advising you to avoid opening any bottles that appear or feel “bloated”. Failing to comply to the recall may result in further complaints from your customers of the product splattering on walls, furniture, carpet, etc. or eyes when opening the affected Sriracha bottles. However, be assured that the affected products do not pose a food safety issue.
Instructions
Please isolate any affected product (see below table) and destroy it in a secure manner to prevent unauthorized consumption. If you have product stored out of the case and are unsure of the code date please destroy this product also. Your sales representative will be able to issue you credit. Please note that proper procedures must be followed and these cases may not be returned to your distributor. If you have further distributed any of these products, then you are responsible to notify all consignees of this recall.
The recall includes only the below items and lot codes that were distributed by Gordon Food Service.
GFS Item #: 405780
Vendor Item #: HFSR28
Description: SAUCE CHILI SRIRACHA 12-28FLZ HUYFNG
Best Before Dates: Best Before Dates in March 2021
Lot Codes: H9TMKA; H9TMLA; H9TMNA
Customers who have additional questions can contact:
(626) 286-8328, customerservice@huyfong.com
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