CLASS II Food recall · Reported 26 Mar 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Hot Ones Rojo, Los Calientes Hot Sauce, BY Heatonist recalled
The Karma Sauce Company is recalling Hot Ones Rojo, Los Calientes Hot Sauce, BY Heatonist, distributed in Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio. The recall was initiated on 14 Feb 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0645-2025
- FDA event ID
- 96339
- Recalling firm
- The Karma Sauce Company, Rochester, NY
- Brand
- Ones
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 14 Feb 2025
- FDA classified
- 19 Mar 2025
- Reported
- 26 Mar 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Sauces & Condiments
Timeline
| 14 Feb 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Classified by FDA | +33 days |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Possible foreign object contamination (plastic).
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
HOT ONES brand ROJO, Los Calientes Hot Sauce, BY HEATONIST; 5 oz size and 1 gallon sizes; UPC: 8-51444-00810-03
Where it was distributed
NC, OH, IN, IL
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Possible foreign object contamination (plastic).
Which lots are affected?
5 oz size: Best By 02/10/2028 1 gallon size: Best By 02/07/2028
Where was it sold?
NC, OH, IN, IL
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 96339| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Hot Ones Verde, Los Calientes Hot Sauce, BY Heatonist;, and sizes recalledOnes | The Karma Sauce Company | Foreign Material | 4 states |
More recalls from The Karma Sauce Company
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Hot Ones Verde, Los Calientes Hot Sauce, BY Heatonist;, and sizes recalledOnes | The Karma Sauce Company | Foreign Material | 4 states |
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