Huy Fong Sriracha sauce faces another massive shortage from crop droughts.

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You probably thought the dark days of rationing your favorite green-capped hot sauce were finally over. Think again.

Huy Fong Sriracha is facing yet another devastating blow to its supply chain, contradicting recent hopes that production was fully back to normal. The iconic California-based company is bracing for a massive shortage due to severe, ongoing crop droughts in Mexico. These extreme weather conditions have caused a catastrophic failure of the specific red jalapeño peppers required for the sauce’s signature fiery kick.

Because the brand refuses to compromise its legendary recipe with sub-par substitutes, upcoming production has been severely stunted. This means the brief period of fully stocked grocery shelves is rapidly coming to an end. Experts predict that as current inventories dwindle, fans will once again face extreme scarcity and skyrocketing secondary market prices. If you see a bottle on your next grocery run, you might want to stock up before the drought hits your dinner table.