Bottles of the popular Sriracha hot chilli sauce have been urgently recalled from supermarkets across the country over fears they could "bloat" and burst upon opening.

Bottles of the 17 and 28-ounce varieties displaying a best before date of March 2021 are affected by the recall.

The sauce was sold in all major supermarkets, including Woolworths, Coles and IGA, across the country.

Bottles can "burst" because a lactic acid build-up causes certain bottles to "bloat".

Ingredients inside the bottle ferment because of the build-up.

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There are fears the hot sauce could splatter on people or property if opened and could cause long-term damage if it gets in someone's eyes.

Shoppers who notice their bottles are bloated are advised not to open it and return it to the store for a full refund.

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