Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Kagome Worcester Sauce recall: Undeclared Soy

Recall published 3+ years ago

Undeclared Soy

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The hazard: Undeclared soy

This recall is a labelling failure: soy is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

What the notice says: Undeclared Soy

Why it matters: The label does not declare soy, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
March 28, 2023
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Kagome
Product type
Sauces & dips
Distribution
California
UPC codes
4901306097502, 4901306097519
Reports of harm
At this moment, No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Worcester Sauce; Chuno Sauce

What the company announced

North American Food Distributing Company, Inc of West Sacramento, Ca is recalling 16.9 fl oz of Kagome Worcester Sauce and 16.9 fl oz of Kagome Chuno Sauce, because it may contain undeclared Soy . People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Soy or Soy products run the risk of serious or lifethreatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

16.9 fl oz of Kagome Worcester Sauce and 16.9 fl oz of Kagome Chuno Sauce was distributed in Northern California through retail grocery stores throughout the area.

The products are identified as:

Brand: Kagome, Type: The Worchester Sauce, Size: 16.9 fl oz plastic bottle, UPC code: 4901306097502

Brand: Kagome, Type: The Chuno Sauce, Size: 16.9 fl oz plastic bottle, UPC code: 4901306097519

At this moment, No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing Soy was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of Soy allergen

Information on what consumers should do with the product and where they can get additional information (e.g., "consumers who have purchased Kagome are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-916-373-1111)

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 4901306097502
  • 4901306097519

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 16.9

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 16.9 fl oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Soy

Kagome — This recall is a labelling failure: soy is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids soy, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  3. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  4. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids soy, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Information on what consumers should do with the product and where they can get additional information (e.g., "consumers who have purchased Kagome are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: North American Food Distributing Company, Inc. — Consumers: North American Food Distributing Company, Inc., 1-916-373-1111

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Kagome sauces & dips recalled?

Undeclared Soy Undeclared Soy

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 4901306097502, 4901306097519; model number 16.9. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids soy, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Information on what consumers should do with the product and where they can get additional information (e.g., "consumers who have purchased Kagome are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists California.

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