CLASS II Food recall · Reported 16 Apr 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report

Teriyaki Sauce, Red Shell branded recalled

Red Shell Foods is recalling Teriyaki Sauce, Red Shell branded, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 17 Mar 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot: 120326 This is also the best by date printed on the container.
Quantity recalled48 bottles (1 gallon size), 933 bottles (12 ounce size)

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-0696-2025
FDA event ID
96540
Recalling firm
Red Shell Foods, City Of Industry, CA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
17 Mar 2025
FDA classified
8 Apr 2025
Reported
16 Apr 2025
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Other Reasons
Product category
Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

17 Mar 2025Recall initiated by company
8 Apr 2025Classified by FDA+22 days
16 Apr 2025Published in enforcement report+8 days

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

Reason for recall

Shelf stable Teriyaki sauce showing signs of micro growth (bubbling) and swelling containers.

Product as listed by the FDA

Teriyaki Sauce, Red Shell branded. Ingredients: Soy sauce(water, soybeans, wheat, salt, sodium benzoate), water, sugar, cooking wine( water, rice, malt), sweet cooking wine(corn syrup, rice, water, malt), modified food starch, dried onion, dried ginger root, dried garlic, lactic acid, spices. "Shake well before use. Keep Refrigerated after opening" UPC# 0-18529-10001-9 (12 ounce) UPC# 0-18529-10505-6 (1 gallon)

Where it was distributed

Primary direct account distribution is within California. Firm is currently working on distribution list information.

California

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Shelf stable Teriyaki sauce showing signs of micro growth (bubbling) and swelling containers.

Which lots are affected?

Lot: 120326 This is also the best by date printed on the container.

Where was it sold?

Primary direct account distribution is within California. Firm is currently working on distribution list information.

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 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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