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FDA Food recall · Reported May 26, 2021

Kewpie Deep Roasted Sesame Dressing; 8 oz.(263ml/243g) and 64 oz. (1893 ml/1950g) bottles (glass and plastic) Refrigerate after opening. UPC 8 oz: 8 719189 240153 UPC 64 oz. 8 719189 24160 Manufactured by Q&B Foods Inc. 15547 First St., Irwindale, CA 91706

Some lots of Kewpie Roasted Sesame Dressing are being recalled because they deviated from European pesticide regulations. The product exceeded the ethylene oxide regulation of 0 …

Recall #
F-0495-2021
Affected scope
8oz(236ml): 27,108 units. 64oz(1.8L): 3,120 units
Initiated
January 31, 2021
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Kewpie Trading Europe B.v. recalled Kewpie Deep Roasted Sesame Dressing; 8 oz.(263ml/243g) and 64 oz. (1893 ml/1950g) bottl… - a moderate-severity action.

Kewpie Deep Roasted Sesame Dressing; 8 oz.(263ml/243g) and 64 oz. (1893 ml/1950g) bottl… was recalled by Kewpie Trading Europe B.v. in May 26, 2021. Reason: Some lots of Kewpie Roasted Sesame Dressing are being recalled because they deviated from European pesticide…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0495-2021 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Kewpie Trading Europe B.v. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Some lots of Kewpie Roasted Sesame Dressing are being recalled because they deviated from European pesticide….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
May 26, 2021
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0495-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0495-2021) was formally reported on May 26, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 31, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Kewpie Trading Europe B.v. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Amsterdam, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 8oz(236ml): 27,108 units. 64oz(1.8L): 3,120 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Some lots of Kewpie Roasted Sesame Dressing are being recalled because they deviated from European pesticide regulations. The product exceeded the ethylene oxide regulation of 0 05mg/kg. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Europe. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

8oz(236ml): 27,108 units. 64oz(1.8L): 3,120 units

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

Kewpie Deep Roasted Sesame Dressing; 8 oz.(263ml/243g) and 64 oz. (1893 ml/1950g) bottles (glass and plastic) Refrigerate after opening. UPC 8 oz: 8 719189 240153 UPC 64 oz. 8 719189 24160 Manufactured by Q&B Foods Inc. 15547 First St., Irwindale, CA 91706

Reason for recall

Some lots of Kewpie Roasted Sesame Dressing are being recalled because they deviated from European pesticide regulations. The product exceeded the ethylene oxide regulation of 0 05mg/kg.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0495-2021
Date reported May 26, 2021
Date initiated January 31, 2021
Recalling firm Kewpie Trading Europe B.v.
Firm location Amsterdam, N/A
Affected scope 8oz(236ml): 27,108 units. 64oz(1.8L): 3,120 units
Distribution Europe

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Kewpie Deep Roasted Sesame Dressing; 8 oz.(263ml/243g) and 64 oz. (1893 ml/1950g) bottles (glass and plastic) Refrigerate after opening. UPC 8 oz: 8 719189 240153 UPC 64 oz. 8 719189 24160 Manufactured by Q&B Foods Inc. 15547 First St., Irwindale, CA 91706. Recalled by Kewpie Trading Europe B.v.. Units affected: 8oz(236ml): 27,108 units. 64oz(1.8L): 3,120 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Some lots of Kewpie Roasted Sesame Dressing are being recalled because they deviated from European pesticide regulations. The product exceeded the ethylene oxide regulation of 0 05mg/kg.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on May 26, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0495-2021.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Europe.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0495-2021) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported May 26, 2021. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.