Tropical Pepper Crushed Chili Pepper Sauce (Alimentos Kamuk) – Sodium Mislabeling (2018)
Class II: 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
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
TROPICAL PEPPER CO. Crushed Chili Pepper Sauce, 11.5 FL. OZ. (325ml), PRODUCT OF COSTA RICA, Packed Exclusively for: H.L. Benndorf Corp. Medford, NJ 08055
Brand
Alimentos Kamuk Internacional (Costa Rica) S. A.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
L494505-01, L496801-01, L503306-01 (UPC 076606549182)
Products Sold
L494505-01, L496801-01, L503306-01 (UPC 076606549182)
Alimentos Kamuk Internacional (Costa Rica) S. A. is recalling TROPICAL PEPPER CO. Crushed Chili Pepper Sauce, 11.5 FL. OZ. (325ml), PRODUCT OF COSTA RICA, Packed due to Sodium values reported on the product label are not consistent with the current value.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Sodium values reported on the product label are not consistent with the current value.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
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