The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Food)·F-1768-2018·Announced 2018-08-15

Kraft Heinz Recalls Asian Style Sesame Ginger Dressing Due to Spoilage

Kraft Heinz is recalling 19,560 cases of Food Network Kitchen Inspirations Asian Style Sesame Ginger Dressing due to premature spoilage caused by lactic acid producing bacteria.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class III recall, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is limited to cosmetic spoilage and packaging integrity rather than a high-risk pathogen or injury hazard.

Plain-English summary

Kraft Heinz Foods Company is recalling 19,560 cases of Food Network Kitchen Inspirations Asian Style Sesame Ginger Dressing. The product is sold in 12-ounce glass bottles, with six bottles per case. The recall is nationwide and includes bottles with 'Best When Used By' dates of October 3, 2018, October 4, 2018, November 30, 2018, and December 1, 2018.

The recall was initiated following consumer complaints of product spoilage. The manufacturer identified the issue as premature spoilage resulting from the presence of lactic acid producing bacteria. The FDA has classified this as a Class III recall, indicating that there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will not cause adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific 'Best When Used By' dates listed above. If the product matches the description and dates, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Food Network Kitchen Inspirations Asian Style Sesame Ginger Dressing. 12 oz glass bottle, 6 bottles per case Shelf Stable and Refrigerate After Opening UPC 0021000068876
Affected units
19,560

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)

  • Best When Used By: 03 OCT 2018 04 OCT 2018 30 NOV 2018 01 DEC 2018

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.