Mexico’s red peppers shortage means not enough Sriracha in US

Jun. 27, 2023 Food & Drink

A drought in Mexico is driving a multi-year shortage of red peppers, which is needed to make Sriracha hot sauce. A bottle that used to be about $4 is now $20.

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Credits

Guest:

Ariana Bindman - news feature reporter at SF Gate

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins

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