Dukarani Pepper Sauce Recall: Risk of Botulism Contamination
Dukarani Food Processing recalls 8oz pepper sauce, fish and vita products due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination. Consumers should check product labels for affected items.
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Minnesota Department of Agriculture is issuing a consumer advisory for products produced by Dukarani Food Processing, Minneapolis, Minnesota because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
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What happened, in plain English
Dukarani Food Processing has recalled their 8-ounce pepper sauce, fish, and vita products after the Minnesota Department of Agriculture found potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria can cause botulism, a serious illness that may lead to paralysis or death if not treated promptly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22227-dukarani-pepper-sauce-recall-risk-of-botulism-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22227-dukarani-pepper-sauce-recall-risk-of-botulism-contamination · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1672-2017
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“Dukarani Pepper Sauce Recall: Risk of Botulism Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22227-dukarani-pepper-sauce-recall-risk-of-botulism-contamination. Based on FDA recall #F-1672-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1672-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that produces a toxin causing botulism, a rare but potentially fatal illness. The contamination occurred during production at Dukarani's facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This toxin can lead to muscle weakness, breathing difficulties, and paralysis if ingested.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Dukarani's 8-ounce pepper sauce, fish, or vita products from stores in the US. People with compromised immune systems are at higher risk for severe botulism symptoms.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products labeled 'Pepper Sauce, Fish and Vita' with a net weight of 8 ounces. The products were packed by Dukarani Food Processing, Inc. at 1729 Lyndale Ave. north in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- Brand
Dukarani- Category
Food
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
one retail store in ND
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| F-1672-2017 | Pepper Sauce, Fish and Vita, Net Weight: 8 oz. Packed by: Dukarani Food Processing, Inc., 1729 Lyndale Ave. north, Mpls, MN 55411. Storage: Keep in cool dry place.; all product with expiry. |
| F-1673-2017 | Ketele Sauce, Fish and Vita, Net Weight: 8 oz. Packed by: Dukarani Food Processing, Inc., 1729 Lyndale Ave. North, Mpls, MN 55411. Storage: Keep in cool dry place.; all product with expiry. |
| F-1674-2017 | Benniseed, Natural sesame seeds, Vita and fish, Net Weight: 8 oz. Packed by: Dukarani Food Processing, Inc., 1729 Lyndale Ave. North, Mpls, MN 55411. Storage: Keep in cool dry place.; all product with expiry. |
What to do — step by step
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Immediately discard any recalled pepper sauce, fish, or vita products that you have purchased.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in North Dakota.
FDA distribution: “one retail store in ND” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: North Dakota.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 36 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- FDA terminated the recall
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Immediately discard the product and do not consume it. The recall does not require a return or replacement.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1672-2017 (February 16, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1672-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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