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Buzz Feed
22-04-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
Americans' Hot Sauce Preferences, Broken Down By State
Are you more of a Sriracha fan or a Cholula person? What about Frank's RedHot or Texas Pete? Your answer might be related to where you live. In honor of National Hot Sauce Day on Jan. 22, the folks at online grocery platform Instacart analyzed purchase data to reveal Americans' hot sauce preferences. Looking at the country overall, the top brands sold in the U.S. in 2023 were Frank's RedHot, Cholula, Tabasco, and Texas Pete. Instacart Instacart's report also includes a state-by-state breakdown of the most uniquely popular hot sauce in each state ― which reflects the share of hot sauce for each brand purchased on Instacart in a given state compared to the national average — and which states buy the most and least hot sauce (heat index): 1. Alabama: Louisiana Hot Sauce (Heat Index: 1.6) 2. Alaska: Frank's RedHot (Heat Index: 2.7) 3. Arizona: Valentina (Heat Index: 2.1) 4. Arkansas: Louisiana Hot Sauce (Heat Index: 1.3) 5. California: Tapatio (Heat Index: 2.5) 6. Colorado: Nanita's Finest (Heat Index: 3.0) 7. Connecticut: Frank's RedHot (Heat Index: 1.8) 8. Delaware: Crystal (Heat Index: 2.1) 9. Florida: Crystal (Heat Index: 1.4) 10. Georgia: Texas Pete (Heat Index: 2.1) 11. Hawaii: Tabasco (Heat Index: 1.0) 12. Idaho: Cholula (Heat Index: 1.4) 13. Illinois: Louisiana Hot Sauce (Heat Index: 2.0) 14. Indiana: Frank's RedHot (Heat Index: 1.9) 15. Iowa: Huy Fong Sriracha (Heat Index: 1.0) 16. Kansas: Spanish Gardens (Heat Index: 1.4) 17. Kentucky: Frank's RedHot (Heat Index: 1.9) 18. Louisiana: Tabasco (Heat Index: 1.3) 24. Mississippi: Louisiana Hot Sauce (Heat Index: 1.6) 32. New York: Frank's RedHot (Heat Index: 2.0) 41. South Dakota: Heinz (Heat Index: 0.9) 'Americans are passionate about hot sauce, and they are not shy about expressing their affinity for specific brands and flavors,' Instacart trends expert Laurentia Romaniuk told HuffPost. 'As grocery data experts, we love celebrating food holidays like National Hot Sauce Day because we get to share America's favorites and stir a timely and heated debate.' She noted that the brand's last hot sauce report showed Huy Fong Sriracha reigning supreme as the top hot sauce in the U.S. 'But its status has clearly shifted in the wake of the shortage that dominated the past year,' Romaniuk said. 'The reduced supply of the beloved rooster sauce left hot sauce enthusiasts to seek alternatives, but thankfully, we seem to be out of the worst of it. Our latest findings confirm a resurgence of Sriracha in people's carts, marking a welcomed comeback among consumers.' The hot sauce industry has certainly expanded in recent decades, with many big and small players broadening people's understanding of what these pepper-based sauces can do and the range of dishes where they can be incorporated. Romaniuk believes this phenomenon fits with broader culinary and cultural trends in the U.S. 'The growing popularity of hot sauce and its wide variety of flavors and styles is a reflection of an increasingly diverse American population,' she said. For more information about the methodology and additional hot sauce insights, check out Instacart's blog post about the report. This post was previously published on HuffPost.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
The food and beverage recalls this month so far
It probably seems like, every day, you're reading a new headline about a recalled food item, like onions on McDonald's hamburgers, baby carrots, and Boar's Head cold cuts. You're not imagining that influx. According to a February 2025 report from the compliance company Traceone, the total number of food recalls issued by the Food and Drug Administration and Department of Agriculture grew 15% between 2020 and 2024. Experts suggest this could be due to a variety of factors, including advancements in technology for identifying harmful pathogens and challenges with staffing and sanitation at manufacturing plants. In the U.S., the FDA and the USDA have many regulations of which food manufacturers must comply. When a noncompliant product makes it to stores' shelves, restaurants, or Americans' homes, the manufacturer typically issues a recall. Then the FDA in most cases and USDA in cases involving meat, poultry, and egg products, work to alert the public about any items that may be in their pantries or refrigerators that could be unsafe to consume. Food recalls are issued for a wide range of reasons, including foodborne pathogens, mislabeled allergens, or contamination with foreign material. The FDA maintains a real-time list of active food recalls—in the first week of April 2025 alone, the FDA issued recall notices for well-known brands like Texas Pete and Tony's Chocolonely. Of course, following these alerts can be overwhelming at best and concerning at worst. The public's perception of the federal government's ability to keep America's food supply safe reached a 25-year low in 2024, according to Gallup data. Based on their latest poll last year, 28% of U.S. adults don't have much confidence in the government's ability to keep the food supply safe, and an additional 14% have no confidence at all. The majority—57%—say they have a "great deal" or "fair amount" of confidence, but that's down 11 percentage points from Gallup's 2019 survey five years prior. To help keep you aware of recent recalls, Stacker compiled a list of all food and beverage recalls issued by the FDA each month. It's important to note that only particular batches of foods and beverages are typically recalled; you can check the FDA's site for details on which specific batches are affected, based on the Universal Product Code located on the packaging. Read on to learn more about what you should be wary of this month, as of April 7, 2025. Editor's note: Images in this article were provided by the FDA. If no image was provided or if the image quality was low, a stock image was used instead. - Brand: Texas Pete - Recall reason: Potential or undeclared allergen-sulfites - Recall date: April 3, 2025 Read more about this recall on the FDA website. - Brand: Panaderia/Bakery - Recall reason: Potential undeclared milk - Recall date: April 2, 2025 Read more about this recall on the FDA website. - Brand: Tony's Chocolonely Inc. - Recall reason: Potential presence of small stones - Recall date: April 2, 2025 Read more about this recall on the FDA website. - Brand: Walker's Wine Juice LLC - Recall reason: Potential foodborne illness (botulism) - Recall date: April 1, 2025 Read more about this recall on the FDA website.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
A Popular Hot Sauce Has Been Recalled in 10 States for Potential ‘Life-Threatening' Allergic Reaction
Spicy food lovers may need to double check the condiments in their fridges before the next taco night. On Thursday, April 3, T.W. Garner Food Company issued a recall for sulfite contamination in select bottles of its popular hot sauce brand, Texas Pete. According to the release published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the contaminated products may contain Sriracha Sauce, which contains sulfites. Related: Chocolate Bars Recalled for Potentially Containing 'Small Stones' While these food preservatives are generally safe, those who are allergic to sulfites can experience potentially life-threatening side effects. These include but are not limited to an asthma attack, coughing, sneezing, hives, and in more severe (yet rare) cases, anaphylaxis and vomiting, per the Cleveland Clinic. The products in the report include the Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce in two fluid-ounce and 12 fluid-ounce containers, with best buy dates listed as Dec. 12, 2025, and Nov. 7, 2025, respectively. Also included in the recall are various sizes of Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sweet Sriracha Habanero Sauce due to the ingredients label not including Aged Peppers. Related: Recall Issued for Over 22,000 Pounds of This Popular Sausage Due to Foreign Matter Contamination Of this flavor, the two fluid-ounce containers with MFR codes BB 090427M and BB 082627M, as well as the 20 fluid-ounce and half-gallon containers — best buy dates listed as Aug. 2, 2027, and July 23, 2027, respectively — are also included in the report. The states that received the contaminated products are California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, and Vermont. The contaminated products were delivered to retailers between Feb. 5, 2025, and March 26, 2025. No illnesses have been reported to date, however, consumers who have received the aforementioned impacted products are encouraged not to consume and to dispose of the product immediately. Consumers can also return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further assistance, buyers can contact the Director of Quality Assurance, Katerine Cardoso, via email at contactus@ This is just another recall that's already occurred this year thus far. Other recalls this year have included ground coffee from Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, dark chocolate products from Cal Yee Farms, baked goods from one of Dunkin's vendors, a cheese from Aldi and Coca-Cola soda packs. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Popular Hot Sauce Products Recalled Due to Mislabeling That Could Be 'Life-Threatening,' FDA Warns
T.W. Garner Food Company is recalling its Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce and Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sauce due to mislabeling. The Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce may contain undeclared sulfites, which can cause a potentially life-threatening reaction if consumed by people with an allergy or sensitivity to sulfites. Both products were shipped to distribution centers and retail stores in 11 states between February 5, 2025, and March 26, 2025. If your meal isn't complete until you've added a few dashes of hot sauce, you may want to check the label before reaching for this condiment. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recalling bottles of hot sauce due to mislabeling. On April 3, T.W. Garner Food Company announced a recall of its Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce because the bottles may contain Sriracha Sauce. Per the FDA, the Sriracha Sauce contains sulfites, which are not declared on the label. Those with an allergy or sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of experiencing a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume the recalled product. The company is also recalling its Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sauce due to mislabeling. The product was made with aged peppers, but the bottles do not contain the labeled ingredient "Aged Peppers (Red Habanero Peppers, Salt, Vinegar)." This recall affects select lots and sizes. Here's how to determine if you have the recalled Texas Pete products in your possession: Product Size UPC Best-By Date Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce 2 ounces 0 75500 28125 9 12/05/2025 Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce 12 ounces 0 75500 10028 4 11/07/2025 Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sweet SrirachaHabanero Sauce 2 ounces 0 75500 53125 5 09/04/2027 Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sweet SrirachaHabanero Sauce 2 ounces 0 75500 53125 5 08/26/2027 Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sweet SrirachaHabanero Sauce 20 ounces 0 75500 00530 5 08/02/2027 Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sweet SrirachaHabanero Sauce 0.5 gallon 0 75500 00536 7 07/23/2027; T 088224 These products were shipped to distribution centers and retail stores in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, and Vermont between February 5, 2025, and March 26, 2025. According to the FDA, there have been no reported illness related to this recall to date. That said, consumers who have purchased any of these products are urged to dispose of or return them to their place of purchase for a refund. Those with questions may contact T.W. Garner Food Company's director of quality assurance by calling (336) 231-6417 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST or emailing ContactUs@ Related: More Than 22,000 Pounds of Bratwurst Recalled Due to Plastic Contamination Read the original article on Martha Stewart
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
FDA Announces Recall of Popular Hot Sauce for Undeclared Life-Threatening Allergen
T.W. Garner Food Company has issued a recall for select bottles of Texas Pete hot sauce, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced on April 3. Certain lots and sizes of the popular Habanero Buffalo Sauce have been recalled because the bottles may actually contain Sriracha Sauce, and thus have undeclared sulfites. The FDA requires that all products that contain sulfites, with a concentration of 10 ppm or more, must declare their presence on the bottle for those with sulfite allergies or sensitivities. Additionally, T.W. Garner Food Company is issuing a recall for select lots of its Texas Pete Sweet CHAbanero Sauce because those bottles have been labeled improperly. The recalled Sweet CHAbanero Sauce contains aged peppers, however, the ingredient "Aged Peppers (Red Habanero Peppers, Salt, Vinegar)" is not listed on the bottle. To determine if you have any of the recalled Texas Pete hot sauces, you'll want to look for the following information on the label. 2-fluid ounce bottle; UPC: 0 75500 28125 9; Best-By Date: Dec. 5, 2025 12-fluid ounce bottle; UPC: 0 75500 10028 4; Best-By Date: Nov. 7, 2025 2-fluid ounce bottle; UPC: 0 75500 53125 5; Best-By Date: Sept. 4, 2027 2-fluid ounce bottle; UPC: 0 75500 53125 5; Best-By Date: Aug. 26, 2027 20-fluid ounce bottle; UPC: 0 75500 00530 5; Best-By Date: Aug. 2, 2027 1/2 gallon bottle; UPC: 0 75500 00536 7; Best-By Date: July 23, 2027; T 088224 Images of the bottles can also be viewed on the FDA's recall page. The recalled hot sauces were sold at retailers in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia, and Vermont between Feb. 5, 2025, and March 26, 2025. T.W. Garner Food Company discovered the problem during internal quality testing when it noticed that the Habanero Buffalo Sauce bottle actually contained Sriracha Sauce. It initiated the recall because the Sriracha Sauce contains sodium bisulfite as a preservative, which was not declared on the Habanero Buffalo Sauce bottle. At this time, no illnesses have been reported from either Texas Pete's Habanero Buffalo Sauce or Sweet CHAbanero Sauce. If you have the recalled Habanero Buffalo Sauce and have a sulfite allergy or sensitivity, you should not consume the sauce as it can cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions. Instead, throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement. If you have the sauce and don't have a sulfite allergy or sensitivity, you don't have to respond to this recall. The product is not inherently unsafe to consume, it was only recalled due to a labeling error. However, if you would like to replace the recalled Habanero Buffalo Sauce because it may contain the wrong sauce, you are entitled to a replacement or refund. If you have the recalled Sweet CHAbanero Sauce, you don't have to do anything regarding the recall. The product was recalled out of an abundance of caution because the label did not contain all the ingredients. If you want, you can return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement. For any questions regarding the recall, you can contact T.W. Garner Food Company's director of quality insurance at (336) 231-6417 or via email at ContactUs@ Read the original article on ALLRECIPES
