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.
Check your package
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 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Aug 2018 | Classified by FDA | +13 days |
| 15 Aug 2018 | Published 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
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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