Over 400 gallons of hot sauce potentially contaminated withdrawn from the market.
Width-of-a-Winkle Warning! Although we'd rather be discussing Game of Thrones prequels, let's dive into the steamy world of hot sauce recalls. The notorious Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken aim at two scorching concoctions hailing from Hot Ones' spicy line – the much-loved Los Calientes Verde and Los Calientes Rojo. The eye-watering drinks, manufactured by Karma Sauce Company, have been recalled due to potential contamination with foreign objects: plastic chunks.
The recall initially went out on Valentine's Day, but the FDA weighed in on March 19, labeling this a Class II recall – fancy talk for potential health issues gearing toward the severe side.
Heatonist, Hot Ones' swagger-filled brand behind the mayhem, isn't too alarmed, declaring this an isolated incident that's been dealt with. Noah Chaimberg, Heatonist's founder, explained, "We zeroed in on most of the affected bottles before they even left our warehouse. Presently, any unaccounted-for recalled products are presumed to be in a small number of bottles that may have reached only a few retail partners." These partners have been promptly informed to dispose of the remaining stock.
So, which fiery liquids should I avoid on my wings?
If you're behind on your hot sauce hoarding, these are the fridge-chillers to keep an eye out for:
- Los Calientes Verde
- 5 ounce, 1 gallon, and 5 gallon sizes
- UPC code: 8-51444-00803-5
- Best buy dates: 2/3/2028, 2/4/2028, 2/7/2028 (for 1-gallon containers), 2/3/2028, 2/4/2028, 2/5/2028, 2/6/2028, 2/7/2028, 2/11/2028, 2/12/2028, 2/13/2018, 12/18/2027, 12/19/2027 (for 5-ounce containers), and 2/7/2028 (for 5-gallon containers)
- Los Calientes Rojo
- 5 ounce and 1 gallon sizes
- UPC code: 8-51444-00810-03
- Best buy dates: 2/7/2028 (for 1-gallon containers), 2/10/2028 (for 5-ounce containers)
These jaw-tingling delicacies are known to have graced shelves in North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
What should I do if I've got that hot stuff in my pantry?
Just like bad red wine you'd rather drown your sorrows in, you should avoid using these Hot Ones hot sauces at all costs. (Trust us, plastic doesn't blend well with spicy chicken wings!) All you need to do is pitch the bottle, or reach out to the retailer where you bought it for a refund. If you're a diehard Heatonist shopping in cyberspace, you can send an email to [email protected], engage through the chat function on the Heatonist website, or call 718-599-0838 to talk turkey about refunds and recalls.
Sources:[1] FDA - Recalled Hot Ones Hot Sauce Contains Plastic [2] Heatonist - Recall Notice: Hot Ones Los Calientes Verde & Rojo Policies [3] CBS News - FDA Recalls Hot Ones Spicy Hot Sauce Over Plastic Debris Concerns [4] New York Post - The Hot Ones spicy sauce is being recalled over contamination fears
- The FDA has recalled the Los Calientes Verde and Los Calientes Rojo hot sauces from Hot Ones due to potential contamination with foreign objects.
- These hot sauces, manufactured by Karma Sauce Company, come in various sizes such as 5 ounce, 1 gallon, and 5 gallon, and their best buy dates range from February 2028 to December 2027.
- The affected hot sauces have UPC codes 8-51444-00803-5 for Los Calientes Verde and 8-51444-00810-03 for Los Calientes Rojo.
- These hot sauces have been found on shelves in North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
- If you have these recalled hot sauces, it's advisable to pitch the bottle or contact the retailer for a refund, or in the case of Heatonist online purchases, reach out via email, chat function, or phone call for refunds and recall information.
