Almost 1,000 bottles of teriyaki sauce are being recalled after the manufacturer discovered evidence of microbial growth—such as swelling and bubbling—in some containers, which could suggest deterioration.
Red Shell Foods Inc. voluntarily started the recall, which the FDA classified as a Class II incident, indicating that using the product could result in temporary or medically reversible health concerns.
On Thursday, after normal business hours, Newsweek contacted Red Shell Foods via email for comment.
Why It Matters
Using FDA-recalled products may expose consumers to substantial health risks, including death.
What To Know
On March 17, Red Shell Foods recalled its teriyaki sauce, which was offered in 12-ounce and 1-gallon bottles. The FDA, which issued its risk categorization on April 8, reported that 933 smaller containers and 48 bigger containers were involved.
Distribution took place mostly in California, and the FDA stated that Red Shell Foods was “working on distribution list information.”
FDA Risk Classifications
The FDA’s website did not mention a danger level for the seafood burgers, but recalls normally fall into one of three categories, which are:
Class I (Most Serious): recalls entail a serious health hazard, meaning that using or being exposed to the product can result in serious health problems or death.
Class II (Moderate Risk): A recall in this category applies to products that may produce transitory or medically reversible health problems but are unlikely to cause major harm.
Class III (Least Serious): recalls are for products that breach FDA standards but are unlikely to produce serious health effects.
What Happens Next
Consumers who purchased the recalled product should avoid consuming it.
The Food and Drug Administration clarifies: “If you have questions or concerns about the quality, safety and labeling of the packaged foods you buy, you are encouraged to reach out to the company that produced the product.”
In a separate recall, Newsweek reported yesterday that Agri-Mark Inc, the parent company of Cabot Creamery, was recalling around 1,700 pounds of butter after testing revealed elevated levels of coliform bacteria, which could indicate fecal contamination.
Agri-Mark told Newsweek that it successfully recovered 99.5% of the goods before it reached consumers, with no recorded illnesses or customer complaints.
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