The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an update to its ongoing recall of a sriracha hot sauce product, which is now classified as a Class II recall.
Class II classifications are enforced in “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote,” according to the FDA.
The recall of Blue Tape Sriracha was voluntarily initiated last month by the company because the acidified product was manufactured by the firm without a required license from the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA).
Hot sauces for sale at a store in California. A make of sriracha sauce has been recalled and its classification updated by the FDA.
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Newsweek contacted the ODA via email on Thursday for comment.
Acidified foods, such as hot sauces, are made by lowering the pH level to prevent bacterial growth. However, strict regulations govern the process to ensure consumer safety.
Products that fall under this category must meet stringent guidelines regarding production practices, testing and monitoring to avoid contamination.
The recall applies to specific batches of the sriracha sauce distributed nationwide. Consumers who purchased the recalled items are urged to return them for a refund or dispose of them safely.
Specific details of the product and recall are as follows:
- Blue Tape Sriracha sauce is a refrigerated condiment, packaged in a 10.5 oz clear squeeze bottle, sold individually.
- Ingredients: Chilies, Garlic, Capsicum, Sugar, Salt, White Wine Vinegar. There is no company address on the label and no UPC code.
- Reason for Recall: Acidified product was manufactured by firm without ODA license.
- Product Quantity: 136 bottles
- Recall Number: F-0005-2025
- Code Information: Best-by date was marked on each bottle for 6 months from the date it was produced. No lot codes.
Acidified products, if not properly prepared, can create a dangerous environment for bacteria to thrive. Improper production can lead to serious health risks. No confirmed illnesses have been reported as of this update.
For more information, consumers can visit the FDA’s official recall page or contact their local retailer.
Newsweek contacted Blue Tape Sriracha online for comment on Thursday. The company states on its website:
“At the heart of our mission lies the commitment to deliver meticulously crafted, delectable sauces that harmonize the flavor of chiles, garlic, and vinegar with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.
We never use additives or binders, ensuring that our sauces are made with whole food ingredients. We love our local farmers and try to use ingredients from Oregon and SW Washington when possible.”
