Huy Fong Foods recalls 28oz and 17oz Siracha chili sauce bottles that may bulge and explode when seal is removed. Consumers should check for bulging tops and contact Huy Fong for details.
Firm received complaint of Siracha sauce bulging at top seal and exploding upon removing seal
Huy Fong Foods is recalling two sizes of Siracha hot chili sauce bottles because they may bulge at the top seal and explode when the seal is removed. This could cause injury if the bottle bursts during handling. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16647-huy-fong-siracha-sauce-recall-bulging-bottles-may-explode.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16647-huy-fong-siracha-sauce-recall-bulging-bottles-may-explode · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0342-2020
“Huy Fong Siracha Sauce Recall: Bulging Bottles May Explode.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16647-huy-fong-siracha-sauce-recall-bulging-bottles-may-explode. Based on FDA recall F-0342-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0342-2020%22&limit=1).
The sauce bottles may bulge at the top seal and explode when the seal is removed. This could cause injury if the bottle bursts during handling, potentially leading to lacerations or other injuries.
Owners of Huy Fong Siracha hot chili sauce bottles labeled 28 oz. (1 lb. 12 oz.) or 17 oz. (1 lb. 1 oz.) with UPC 0 24463 06116 are affected. Consumers who have these bottles are most at risk.
Check for bulging at the top seal of the bottle. The product was sold in PET plastic bottles with UPC 0 24463 06116 between the dates listed on the bottle.
Inspect the top seal of the bottle for bulging or swelling.
The product may bulge at the top seal and explode when the seal is removed, potentially causing injury.
Check for bulging at the top seal. If the bottle is bulging, stop using it and contact Huy Fong Foods for further instructions.
The recall notice does not specify a deadline for action.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Huy Fong Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0342-2020 — Huy Fong Foods Huy Fong Foods Hello, I own a Huy Fong Foods that is covered by recall F-0342-2020 from Huy Fong Foods. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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