The state health department has issued a recall for more than one hundred locally produced food products.
They include jams, salad dressings, and sauces that were manufactured at a Waipio processing plant.
Health officials say the foods have a potential risk for botulism.
Basically -- if you had a recipe you wanted bottled for sale -- this is the place you came to.
Products like Arturo's hot sauces.
"We've been in business for 30 years and have never had a product recall or problem with our product," said Steve Geimer.
The Health Department issued an Order to Cease and Desist, after the U-S Food and Drug Administration found evidence of improper manufacturing standards at the First Commercial Kitchen plant.
A recall issued last Thursday only included two products: Ohana Flavors Black Bean Sauce and Barbs Local Style Black Bean Sauce.
But now, The recall includes EVERYTHING that was manufactured there over the past three years.
The Health Department says it issued the mass recall after the company failed to produce required documentation and because of inadequate testing to ensure no bacteria growth.
"It's a big concern I wish there had been more feedback we could've given the dept of health before they did this drastic move because once the recall is out there's not much you can do to take it back," said Geimer.
First Commercial Kitchen issued this statement -- "For 30 years, we have helped local people develop and manufacture products from their own recipes. This blanket recall implies that all products from my clients are an "immediate and substantial hazard to the public health", and unjustly tarnishes the good name and reputation of many innocent parties, without any evidence at all. Thus, I feel this recall was a premature action taken by our State Department of Health which may result in severe economic consequences. We will continue to work to address any concerns with all authorities on this matter to bring it to closure."
The health department says if you have any of those items, either throw them away or take them back to the store for a refund.
A number of restaurants have responded to the recall, saying they haven't done business with First Commercial Kitchen in years, and their names were incorrectly added to the recall list.
For more information, call First Commercial Kitchen LLC at #(808) 676-0880 or visit their website at http://www.firstcommercialkitchen.com/.
