September 14, 2004
To our valued customers,
We would like to make you aware that
we have discovered that there has been counterfeit Huy Fong Foods
Sriracha Chili Sauce being sold. These counterfeits come in both 17oz. and
28oz. sizes. Since these products not only
infringes upon our trademark registration, but also is produced for the main
purpose of deceiving others into believing they are our products, we therefore want
to warn you against purchasing this or any other counterfeits due to potential
legal liabilities.
The counterfeit products are identical
to our products in all regards, including the logo and wording on the
label, except for the following distinguishable characteristics.
1. That taste is not identical to our product.
2. Below the green cap of our bottles, there is a protruding plastic ring, which is the same diameter of the green cap. The counterfeit product's ring is much smaller.
3. Our product's batch code consists of two lines printed with a laser etcher, which produces a clear, colorless imprint. The first line states the product/batch code (must start with an H) and the second line states the expiration date. The counterfeit does not have a product/batch code but has an expiration date that may be either be printed in black ink or or hot-stamped resulting in a colorless, blurry imprint.
4. Finally, our bottle has 'Huy Fong USA'
embossed on the bottom of our bottle. The counterfeit does not.
The counterfeit products may not have
been produced following quality guidelines, therefore consumption of these products may
pose a health risk. In order to protect our consumers, we are respectfully
requesting any information you may have regarding this counterfeit company.
We thank you for your past and continued loyalty and your kind cooperation in
this matter.
Respectfully yours,
Huy Fong Foods, Inc.