HOT ONES Hot Sauce Recalled for Possible Plastic Contamination
HOT ONES brand ROJO hot sauce is recalled due to possible plastic contamination. The Karma Sauce Company is conducting a precautionary recall of products distributed in North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: This recalls a risk-of-harm product (plastic contamination in food could cause choking or injury) where no illnesses or injuries have yet been reported. The hazard is stated as possible, not confirmed.
Plain-English summary
HOT ONES brand ROJO, Los Calientes Hot Sauce, manufactured by The Karma Sauce Company LLC, is being recalled due to possible foreign object contamination (plastic). The recalled product is identified by UPC 8-51444-00810-03 and includes 5 oz bottles and 1 gallon jugs with Best By dates of 02/10/2028 (5 oz size) and 02/07/2028 (1 gallon size).
The affected products were distributed to retail and foodservice locations in North Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it. Customers should check their pantries or refrigerators for the affected items.
Consumers with the recalled product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- HOT ONES brand ROJO, Los Calientes Hot Sauce, BY HEATONIST; 5 oz size and 1 gallon sizes; UPC: 8-51444-00810-03
- Manufacturer
- The Karma Sauce Company LLC
- Category
- Food — Hot Sauce / Condiments
- Hazard
- plastic-contamination
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)
- 5 oz size: Best By 02/10/2028 1 gallon size: Best By 02/07/2028
Distribution
Distributed in 4 states:
- IL
- IN
- NC
- OH
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