Veronica Shaw
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0Veronica Shaw, known as Chef Pii, created the viral pink dipping sauce on TikTok, which features ingredients like dragon fruit and chili. However, the FDA halted its production due to safety concerns. In January 2023, Shaw partnered with Dave's Gourmet to sell the sauce after modifying the recipe. Shaw later accused Dave's Gourmet of financial sabotage, claiming they withheld royalties and marketing reimbursements, prompting her to launch a GoFundMe for $100,000. In response, Dave's Gourmet stated they had paid her over $120,000 and would continue payments, offering to cover her legal fees as well.The "pink sauce lady" is Veronica Shaw, also known as Chef Pii, who created the viral TikTok pink dipping sauce:
Creation
Shaw created the sauce in her kitchen and posted videos of it on TikTok. The sauce was a vibrant pink color and contained ingredients like dragon fruit, honey, sunflower seed oil, chili, and garlic.
Safety concerns
The Food and Drug Administration stopped the production and online sale of Pink Sauce due to food safety and labeling concerns.
Partnership with Dave's Gourmet
In January 2023, Shaw partnered with Dave's Gourmet to bring the sauce to store shelves after changing the recipe.
Financial claims
Shaw has made claims that Dave's Gourmet financially sabotaged her, withholding royalties, and not reimbursing her for marketing expenses. She created a GoFundMe to raise $100,000, claiming she was so broke she couldn't afford food for her children.
Dave's Gourmet's response
Dave's Gourmet has said that they have paid Shaw over $120,000 and are continuing to make payments as agreed. They also offered to reimburse Shaw for her lawyer's time.
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