The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0696-2025·Announced 2025-04-16

Red Shell Teriyaki Sauce Recalled for Microbial Growth and Container Swelling

Red Shell Foods is recalling Teriyaki Sauce in 12-ounce and 1-gallon bottles due to signs of microbial growth (bubbling) and swelling containers. The Class II recall affects Lot 120326 distributed primarily in California.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall with physical evidence of microbial growth and container swelling indicating active contamination, but no reported illnesses or injuries at this time.

Plain-English summary

Red Shell Foods, Inc. is recalling Red Shell branded Teriyaki Sauce due to physical signs of microbial growth and container swelling. The affected sauce shows evidence of contamination, indicated by bubbling inside the containers and swelling of the bottles.

The recalled product is sold in 12-ounce bottles (UPC 0-18529-10001-9) and 1-gallon bottles (UPC 0-18529-10505-6). The affected lot is identified as Lot 120326, which is also printed as the best-by date on the container. The sauce was distributed primarily in California.

Consumers who have purchased affected bottles should stop using the product immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Do not consume the recalled teriyaki sauce due to potential health risks from microbial contamination.

The recalled product

Product
Teriyaki Sauce, Red Shell branded. Ingredients: Soy sauce(water, soybeans, wheat, salt, sodium benzoate), water, sugar, cooking wine( water, rice, malt), sweet cooking wine(corn syrup, rice, water, malt), modified food starch, dried onion, dried ginger root, dried garlic, lactic
Manufacturer
Red Shell Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Condiments / Sauces
Hazard
  • microbial-contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot: 120326 This is also the best by date printed on the container.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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