Episode 1461 • • 2:37:30 - 2:40:36
1461: Bi-Pox
Sriracha Shortage, Climate Change Claims, Red Jalapeños
Huy Fong Foods' announcement of a Sriracha shortage due to a failed chili pepper harvest in Mexico is discussed. While NPR attributes the shortage to climate change and drought, the hosts note that the company previously switched from serrano peppers to red jalapeños to meet high demand.