CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Aug 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Tropical Pepper CO. Crushed Chili Pepper Sauce recalled
Alimentos Kamuk Internacional (Costa Rica) S. A is recalling Tropical Pepper CO. Crushed Chili Pepper Sauce, distributed in Rhode Island. The recall was initiated on 6 Aug 2018 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-1842-2018
- FDA event ID
- 80746
- Recalling firm
- Alimentos Kamuk Internacional (Costa Rica) S. A, Paraiso
- Brand
- Tropical
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Aug 2018
- FDA classified
- 22 Aug 2018
- Reported
- 29 Aug 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Sauces & Condiments
Timeline
| 6 Aug 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 22 Aug 2018 | Classified by FDA | +16 days |
| 29 Aug 2018 | 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
Sodium values reported on the product label are not consistent with the current value.
Product as listed by the FDA
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
Where it was distributed
Manufacturer distributed to only one customer (Blue Marble Brands - 313 Iron Horse Way, Providence, RI 02908)
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Sodium values reported on the product label are not consistent with the current value.
Which lots are affected?
L494505-01, L496801-01, L503306-01 (UPC 076606549182)
Where was it sold?
Manufacturer distributed to only one customer (Blue Marble Brands - 313 Iron Horse Way, Providence, RI 02908)
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 80746| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Asian Gourmet Spicy Chili & Garlic Sauce recalledAsian | Alimentos Kamuk Internacional (Costa Rica) S. A | Other | RI |
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All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Asian Gourmet Spicy Chili & Garlic Sauce recalledAsian | Alimentos Kamuk Internacional (Costa Rica) S. A | Other | RI |
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