FDA recalls common condiment after organism is discovered growing INSIDE bottles
Red Shell Foods is recalling its popular Teriyaki Sauce over fears of mold growth and swelling containers.
The Food and Drug Administration issued a notice this week warning people that nearly 1,000 bottles of the sauce may show signs of micro growth through bubbling.
The bottles were mainly distributed in California and customers should discard the sauce bottles.
The FDA is also yet to announce whether any illnesses or diseases have been caused.
Micro growth or bubbling often refers to the growth of bacteria, mold or yeast in a food items.
All of three of these microorganisms can releases gases that appear as bubbles, foam or swelling in the food packaging, particularly containers.
These organisms can sometimes get in food during errors in the manufacturing process, such as a faulty lid.
Red Shell Foods is recalling its popular Teriyaki Sauce over fears of bacterial growth and swelling containers
Apart from bubbling, foul odors, unnatural colors, sliminess and the presence of mold are also other signs of food spoilage.
The Teriyaki Sauce is primarily sold in California and contains soy sauce, water, sugar, cooking wine, sweet cooking wine, modified food starch, dried onion, dried ginger root, dried garlic, lactic acid and spices.
Mold exposure can cause various health problems, including allergic reactions, respiratory issues, and infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems or pre-existing respiratory conditions/
A 12 ounce bottle of the sauce sold in a three pack is priced at $25 while a six pack set costs $40.
Last week, Texas Pete also recalled its popular Habanero Buffalo hot sauce after discovering bottles actually contained Sriracha Sauce.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall Thursday, saying the mix-up means the bottles may contain sulfites that are not declared on the bottle.
People with an allergy to sulfites run the risk of 'serious or life-threatening allergic reactions' if they accidentally consume the products, the FDA said.
The body added that there are no reports of any illnesses or deaths as a result of the potential contamination.
The FDA said sulfites are used in the hot sauce as a preservative in the form of sodium bisulfite.
Also being recalled are six other varieties of Texas Pete's CHAbanero hot sauce because the affected lots do not contain a listed ingredient - aged peppers.
Any customers who purchased one of the recalled hot sauces can return them at place of purchase for a refund.
