'Banana Ketchup': Why a popular Filipino condiment has been missing from store shelves

Banana sauce, also known as banana ketchup, is a beloved staple in Filipino cuisine, but a shortage is hitting Bay Area customers after some shipments from the Philippines have been halted due to an FDA alert.

STORY: https://abc7ne.ws/4fjasNJ

I forgot to post about this. My cousins and nephews relayed this news back in Thanksgiving. Has anyone noticed if Jufran Banana Sauce is now available in your Filipino grocery?

 

A shortage of popular Filipino condiment Banana Sauce, also known as banana ketchup, is hitting Bay Area stores and customers after an FDA alert. ABC7 News anchor @DionLimTV has the story. https://t.co/wiroxX7wqZ #jufran #bananaketchup pic.twitter.com/ppr4ok5aGw

— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) November 12, 2024