CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 Aug 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sesame Ginger Dressing sold under the Whole Foods Market products recalled

D.A. Stein Culinary Group is recalling Sesame Ginger Dressing sold under the Whole Foods Market brand per, distributed in Indiana. The recall was initiated on 23 Jul 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBatch Numbers and Expiration Dates: 1) Batch 14196, Expires 7/26/14; 2) Batch 14198, Expires 7/28/14; 3) Batch 14200, Expires 7/30/14; 4) Batch 14203, Expires 8/2/14
Quantity recalled144 jars

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-2344-2014
FDA event ID
68894
Recalling firm
D.A. Stein Culinary Group, Northbrook, IL
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
23 Jul 2014
FDA classified
21 Aug 2014
Reported
27 Aug 2014
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Telephone
Reason category
Undeclared Tree Nuts
Product category
Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

23 Jul 2014Recall initiated by company
21 Aug 2014Classified by FDA+29 days
27 Aug 2014Published in enforcement report+6 days

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

Reason for recall

Brett Anthony Foods is recalling Sesame Ginger Dressing because the allergen almonds (a tree nut) is not listed in the "Contains" allergen warning statement although almonds are listed in the list of ingredients.

Product as listed by the FDA

Sesame Ginger Dressing sold under the Whole Foods Market brand in plastic jars, 14 oz. per jar. This product is labeled to keep refrigerated.

Where it was distributed

US: IN

Indiana

Stores named: Whole Foods

Questions about this recall

Is Sesame Ginger Dressing sold under the Whole Foods Market brand per recalled?

Yes. D.A. Stein Culinary Group recalled Sesame Ginger Dressing sold under the Whole Foods Market brand per on 23 Jul 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2344-2014.

Why was it recalled?

Brett Anthony Foods is recalling Sesame Ginger Dressing because the allergen almonds (a tree nut) is not listed in the "Contains" allergen warning statement although almonds are listed in the list of ingredients.

Which lots are affected?

Batch Numbers and Expiration Dates: 1) Batch 14196, Expires 7/26/14; 2) Batch 14198, Expires 7/28/14; 3) Batch 14200, Expires 7/30/14; 4) Batch 14203, Expires 8/2/14

Where was it sold?

US: IN

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 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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