Hot Ones Verde Sauce (Karma Sauce) – Plastic Contamination (2025)
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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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
HOT ONES brand VERDE, Los Calientes Hot Sauce, BY HEATONIST; 1 gallon, 5 oz, and 5 gallon sizes; UPC: 8-51444-00803-5
Brand
The Karma Sauce Company LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
1 gallon size: Best By 02/03/2028, Best By 02/04/2028, Best By 02/07/2028 5 oz size: Best By 02/03/2028, Best By 02/04/2028, Best By 02/05/2028, Best By 02/06/2028, Best By 02/07/2028, Best By 02/11/2028, Best By 02/12/2028, Best By 02/13/2028, Best By 12/18/2027, Best By 12/19/2027 5 gallon size: Best By 02/07/2028
Products Sold
1 gallon size: Best By 02/03/2028; Best By 02/04/2028; Best By 02/07/2028 5 oz size: Best By 02/03/2028; Best By 02/04/2028; Best By 02/05/2028; Best By 02/06/2028; Best By 02/07/2028; Best By 02/11/2028; Best By 02/12/2028; Best By 02/13/2028; Best By 12/18/2027; Best By 12/19/2027 5 gallon size: Best By 02/07/2028
The Karma Sauce Company LLC is recalling HOT ONES brand VERDE, Los Calientes Hot Sauce, BY HEATONIST; 1 gallon, 5 oz, and 5 gallon sizes; UPC due to Possible foreign object contamination (plastic).. 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
Possible foreign object contamination (plastic).
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IL, IN, NC, OH
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