Brooklyn Delhi, of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling over 18,000 units of its “Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce” because the product may become pressurized from fermentation and pose a safety risk to consumers who may sustain injuries to their eyes, face, and hands when opening the bottles.
According to the details posted online by the Food and Drug Administration, the recall was initiated on April 27 and is ongoing. With some shelf lives ranging into 2026, there is concern that consumers may still have the products in their homes.
The recalled product was distributed in New York state.
Recalled product:
| Product Description | Recall Number | Classification | Code Information | Product Quantity | Reason for Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Delhi Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce, 5 oz., glass bottle | F-0918-2023 | Class II | UPC CODE: 85439008209 Best By: 12/12/2025 Batch #22121201 Best By: 12/13/2025 Batch #22121301 Best By: 1/3/2026 Batch #23010301 Best By:1/9/2026 Batch #23010901 Best By: 1/11/2026 Batch #23011101 Best By: 1/31/2026 Batch #23013101 | 18,048 units | Product may be become pressurized from fermentation and pose a safety risk to consumers who may sustain injuries to their eyes, face, and hands when opening the bottles. |
Consumers who purchased the recalled product should immediately dispose of it and not consume it.
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