The Doritos Flamin' Hot Cheese Supreme Corn Chips are described as having a "bold cheesy taste with full flavour and a full-on tooth-rattling crunch". Eleven of the 13 workers interviewed by the union reported health issues after the seasoning machine was used, UWU said, with complaints including “difficulty breathing,” “eye and skin irritation,” “chest discomfort,” coughing and sneezing. Please always read the labels, warnings, and directions provided with the product before using or consuming a product. Chester Cheetah and his mischievous buddy Sparky are unleashing their wild sides again, this time blasting fiery clouds of spicy, neon red Cheetle all over poor, unsuspecting Cool Ranch Doritos. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average.

The UWU said the seasoning machine is used for the hot product "every couple of weeks", with the ingredient "dispersing across the production area". Workers at the Smith’s Snackfood Company factory in Adelaide have suffered an array of health issues caused by the “flaming hot seasoning” used to make Doritos, the United Workers’ Union (UWU) alleged in a complaint filed with workplace safety regulator SafeWork SA. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented here and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. Information and statements about products are not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Try our DORITOS® FLAMIN' HOT® Flavored Tortilla Chips, melting mozzarella and grated cheese, with spicy salsa and jalapenos.A previous complaint lodged by the union in January reported a buildup of seasoning dust but did not mention any adverse health effects for workers. The watchdog’s inspectors have previously attended the site in response to an earlier complaint from the union in January.

In the event of any safety concerns or for any other information about a product please carefully read any instructions provided on the label or packaging and contact the manufacturer. The union alleged Smith’s failed to maintain safe systems of work and, in another claim, that the factory’s waste hall was unsafe. Chilli + Lime flavour snacks seem to be popping up everywhere after the rise in popularity of Takis Fuego rolled tortilla chips and now everyone is jumping on board, including DORITOS®!

Factory workers in Australia have been suffering from “difficulty breathing,” skin irritation and an array of other health complaints due to the spicy seasoning used to make Doritos corn chips, a union has claimed, sparking an investigation from the local safety watchdog over how the factory handles the seasoning. I got the bag from Kroger just a little while ago and the shelf was almost empty, so the word may be out about these. In response to the report, PepsiCo told news outlets the company follows numerous safety protocols when working with the spicy seasoning and that worker safety is its top priority, adding that the group is “committed” to working with the union to address any concerns. UWU said it spoke to 13 workers during one shift last week and 11 reported negative effects from the seasoning. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.

Subscribe to our newsletter for free and be the first to know about our new updates, discounts and special offers.PepsiCo said extra fans will be installed at the Adelaide factory and mandatory mask wearing during the production of products using spicy seasoning will enhance existing safety measures. These addictively spicy chips will set your taste buds ablaze with their bold blend of flamin’ hot flavour and classic nacho cheese. The United Workers Union (UWU) has lodged a complaint with the workplace health and safety regulator in South Australia after interviewing staff at the Smith's Snackfood Company factory in Adelaide. Some of the chips are liberally coated, but others seem almost like regular Cool Ranch Doritos that were spared the dousing of hell pollen. Ingredients: corn, vegetable oils (sunflower, rapeseed, corn in variable proportion), flavoring base with spicy cheese flavor (aromas (including milk, lactose), whey permeate, salt, spices (paprika, cayenne pepper, white pepper) , onion powder, garlic powder, tomato powder, buttermilk powder (milk), flavor enhancers (monosodium glutamate, disodium ribonucleotide), potassium chloride, acidity correctors (citric acid, lactic acid), colorings (paprika extract, annatto, caramel), sugar, cheese powder (including milk), whey powder, semi-skimmed milk powder, trehalose ~] ~ trehalose is a source of glucose.