Red Shell Teriyaki Sauce Recall Due to Microbial Growth
Red Shell branded Teriyaki Sauce is being recalled due to signs of microbial growth, including bubbling and swollen containers. The affected products were distributed primarily in California.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall involving microbial growth in a shelf-stable food product. No illnesses or injuries are reported, and the hazard is detected through visual signs (bubbling, swelling) rather than confirmed contamination, making this a precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Red Shell Foods, Inc. is recalling Teriyaki Sauce branded Red Shell due to signs of microbial growth in the product. Affected bottles show visible bubbling and container swelling.
The recalled products include 48 bottles of 1-gallon size (UPC 0-18529-10505-6) and 933 bottles of 12-ounce size (UPC 0-18529-10001-9), all from Lot 120326 (also marked as the best-by date on the container). Distribution has been primarily direct account sales within California, though the firm is currently working to compile a complete distribution list.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.
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
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
Distributed in 1 state:
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