Red Shell Teriyaki Sauce Recalled for Potential Microbial Growth

Agency Publication Date: April 8, 2025

Summary

Red Shell Foods, Inc. is recalling 48 one-gallon bottles and 933 12-ounce bottles of Red Shell branded Teriyaki Sauce. The product is showing signs of microbial growth, including bubbling and swollen containers. Consumers are advised to return the product for a refund or dispose of it immediately.

Risk

The sauce is showing signs of spoilage such as bubbling and expanding containers, which indicates microbial growth. Consuming products with such growth could potentially lead to foodborne illness, though no incidents have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

This recall affects Red Shell branded Teriyaki Sauce sold in 12-ounce bottles (UPC 018529100019) and 1-gallon bottles (UPC 018529105056).
Identify the product by checking for Lot number 120326, which is also printed as the 'Best By' date on the container. Inspect bottles for signs of bubbling in the sauce or containers that appear swollen or bloated.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Red Shell Foods, Inc. for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Red Shell Teriyaki Sauce (12 ounce)

Variants: 12 ounce bottle

UPC Codes:

018529100019

Lot Numbers:

120326 (Best By: 120326)

Showing signs of bubbling and swelling.

Product: Red Shell Teriyaki Sauce (1 gallon)

Variants: 1 gallon bottle

UPC Codes:

018529105056

Lot Numbers:

120326 (Best By: 120326)

Showing signs of bubbling and swelling.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 96540

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Red Shell Foods, Inc.

Sold By: Primary direct accounts

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 48 bottles (1 gallon size), 933 bottles (12 ounce size)

Distributed To: California

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What You Should Do

This recall affects Red Shell branded Teriyaki Sauce sold in 12-ounce bottles (UPC 018529100019) and 1-gallon bottles (UPC 018529105056).

Identify the product by checking for Lot number 120326, which is also printed as the 'Best By' date on the container. Inspect bottles for signs of bubbling in the sauce or containers that appear swollen or bloated.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Red Shell Foods, Inc. for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.

Affected Products

Product: Red Shell Teriyaki Sauce (12 ounce)

Variants: 12 ounce bottle

UPC Codes:

018529100019

Lot Numbers:

120326 (Best By: 120326)

Showing signs of bubbling and swelling.

Product: Red Shell Teriyaki Sauce (1 gallon)

Variants: 1 gallon bottle

UPC Codes:

018529105056

Lot Numbers:

120326 (Best By: 120326)

Showing signs of bubbling and swelling.