As a result of a judge ordering Sriracha spicy sauce maker Huy Fong Foods to stop production practices that bring about toxic odors, and institute adjustments so smells are no longer an issue an eBay user has posted a small packet of Sriracha chilli sauce for $10,000 Huffington Post reported Friday.
"I know you're saying, '$10,000 for a pack of Sriracha? That's crazy! Well guess what, when the zombie apocalypse arrives and you're out of Sriracha, which are you gonna miss more - Sriracha for that rodent you just cooked, or the $10,000?" the seller said in his posting.
The news is the latest development since reports came about the possibility of the price of the food product rising if the production plant had to close.
The city received 30 complaints from residents about stinging in their eyes and throats, and some headache. Therefore, Irwindale, Calif. city officials requested a judge shut down the plant, which made uncooked material for its hot sauce product three months out of the year, is currently harvesting chile peppers.
A city consultant suggested the municipality utilize a $600,000 cleaning system to get rid of the odor and prevent it from getting into the atmosphere. The company looked into the system, but was curious to know what other options were available.
The company also put in carbon filters last year to try and solve the problem, and has since added more following complaints from residents.
Huy Fong has operated the factory in Rosemead Calif. for 30 years without having any problems. The building also sits in a residential neighborhood next to several production plants that make beer, and dog food.
Huy Fong has operated its factory in Rosemead Calif. for 30 years without having any problems. The building also sits in a residential neighborhood next to several production plants that make beer, and dog food.
