The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-0474-2021·Announced 2021-05-12

Thai Home Sweet Chili Paste Recalled for Acidified Food Rule Violations

Jansala & Foods LLC is recalling Thai Home Sweet Chili Paste for failing to follow acidified food regulations. The product was distributed to retailers in California, Oregon, and Washington.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The source text cites a regulatory compliance failure regarding acidified food manufacturing rather than a specific contamination or injury report.

Plain-English summary

Jansala & Foods LLC is recalling 2,650 cases (3,180 jars) of Thai Home brand Sweet Chili Paste (Num Prik Pao). The product is packaged in 6.5 oz (180g) glass jars and carries UPC 8616080004054. The recall is due to a failure to manufacture the product in accordance with 21CFR part 114, which governs acidified foods.

The affected product was distributed by Earthly Gourmet to 55 retailers in California, Oregon, and Washington. All units have best-by dates through March 2022. The label indicates the product is vegan, contains no added MSG, and has no artificial fillers or flavor enhancers.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the distributor for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Thai Home brand Sweet Chili Paste (Num Prik Pao) packaged in glass jars. Net weight 6.5 oz (180g). Refrigerate after opening. UPC 8616080004054 Manufactured by: Jansala & Foods LLC 1813 NE 2nd Avenue Portland, OR [email protected] Distributed by: Earthly Gourmet 2143

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All Best-by dates through March 2022.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: