Irwindale's Huy Fong Foods, maker of the popular Sriracha sauce, will halt production until after Labor Day due to its red jalapeño chile peppers.

Huy Fong Foods, the maker of the popular Sriracha sauce, has announced a temporary halt in production until after Labor Day due to a supply issue with its key ingredient, red jalapeño chile peppers. The peppers currently aren't red enough, impacting the sauce's color and potentially its taste. Production is set to resume with the next chili season post-Labor Day.