CLASS III Food recall · Reported 15 Aug 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Food Network Kitchen Inspirations Asian Style Sesame Ginger Dressing recalled

Kraft Heinz Foods is recalling Food Network Kitchen Inspirations Asian Style Sesame Ginger Dressing, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 26 Jul 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

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Lot, batch or date codesBest When Used By: 03 OCT 2018 04 OCT 2018 30 NOV 2018 01 DEC 2018
Quantity recalled19,560 cases

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1768-2018
FDA event ID
80649
Recalling firm
Kraft Heinz Foods, Chicago, IL
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
26 Jul 2018
FDA classified
8 Aug 2018
Reported
15 Aug 2018
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Mold
Product category
Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

26 Jul 2018Recall initiated by company
8 Aug 2018Classified by FDA+13 days
15 Aug 2018Published in enforcement report+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Consumer complaints of product spoilage. Per the manufacturer this issue is premature spoilage due to the presence of Lactic Acid producing bacteria.

Product as listed by the FDA

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

Where it was distributed

Nationwide

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Consumer complaints of product spoilage. Per the manufacturer this issue is premature spoilage due to the presence of Lactic Acid producing bacteria.

Which lots are affected?

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

Where was it sold?

Nationwide

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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