Agency classClass IIOur severity:Moderate FDA (Food)·F-1843-2018·Announced 2018-08-29

Asian Gourmet Spicy Chili & Garlic Sauce Recalled for Labeling Error

Asian Gourmet Spicy Chili & Garlic Sauce is being recalled because the sodium values on the label are not consistent with the current value.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is 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.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination that is unlikely to cause serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Alimentos Kamuk Internacional (Costa Rica) S. A. is recalling Asian Gourmet Spicy Chili & Garlic Sauce, 12.3 oz (380g) bottles. The recall is due to a labeling error where the sodium values reported on the product label are not consistent with the current value.

The affected product was distributed to one customer, Blue Marble Brands, in Providence, RI. The recall includes 1,097 cases, totaling 13,164 bottles. Specific lot codes and expiration dates are listed in the official recall notice.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their labels for the affected lot codes. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the distributor for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product: ASIAN GOURMET SPICY Chili & Garlic Sauce, NET WT. 12.3 OZ (380g), Distributed by Asian Gourmet 313 Iron Horse Way, Providence, RI 02908 USA, Product of Costa Rica
Manufacturer: Alimentos Kamuk Internacional (Costa Rica) S. A.
Category: Food — Sauces
Hazard: mis-labeling

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 (7)

L494503-01 (EXP. 09/22/2018)
L494503-02 (EXP. 09/22/2018)
L496905-01 (EXP. 09/17/2018)
L496905-02 (EXP. 09/17/2018)
L500503-01 (EXP. 11/12/2018)
L513302-01 (EXP. 04/07/2018)
L513302-02 (EXP. 04/07/2018). UPC 076606540523

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Alimentos Kamuk Internacional (Costa Rica) S. A. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same manufacturer · Alimentos Kamuk Internacional (Costa Rica) S. A.

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