Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Aug 6, 2018

TROPICAL PEPPER CO. Crushed Chili Pepper Sauce, 11.5 FL. OZ. (325ml), PRODUCT OF COSTA RICA,…

Recalling firm: Alimentos Kamuk Internacional (Costa Rica) S. A.

Why it was recalled

Sodium values reported on the product label are not consistent with the current value.

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Nov 28, 2018.

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ProductTROPICAL 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
Package size11.5 FL. OZ
UPC076606549182

FDA code information

L494505-01, L496801-01, L503306-01 (UPC 076606549182)

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Full FDA record and distribution details

Original product description

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

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC076606549182L494505-01, L496801-01, L503306-01 (UPC 076606549182)

Original FDA recall reason

Sodium values reported on the product label are not consistent with the current value.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1842-2018
Event ID
80746
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Aug 6, 2018
Reported
Aug 29, 2018
Classified
Aug 22, 2018
Terminated
Nov 28, 2018
Quantity
438 cases (12 bottles per case = 5,256 - 11.5 oz. bottles in total)
Location
Paraiso, Costa Rica
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
E-Mail

Where it was distributed

Manufacturer distributed to only one customer (Blue Marble Brands - 313 Iron Horse Way, Providence, RI 02908)

FDA source record · F-1842-2018

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