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FDA Food recall · Reported April 26, 2023

Kagome Worchester Sauce 16.9 fl., oz plastic bottles

Products contain soy that is not declared on the label.

Recall #
F-0736-2023
Affected scope
126 bottles
Initiated
March 27, 2023
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The recall

North American Food Dist. Co., Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall — Products contain soy that is not declared on the label..

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
April 26, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0736-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0736-2023) was formally reported on April 26, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 27, 2023. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. North American Food Dist. Co., Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of West Sacramento, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 126 bottles.

The documented reason for this recall is: Products contain soy that is not declared on the label. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: U.S. distribution to the following: CA, CO, NV. 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, 6 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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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 83,949 recalls in the database, 21,198 are high severity, 58,883 moderate, and 3,868 low. This recall is classified high severity.

Severity

Critical

Affected scope

126 bottles

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Kagome Worchester Sauce 16.9 fl., oz plastic bottles

Reason for recall

Products contain soy that is not declared on the label.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0736-2023
Date reported April 26, 2023
Date initiated March 27, 2023
Recalling firm North American Food Dist. Co., Inc.
Firm location West Sacramento, CA
Affected scope 126 bottles
Distribution U.S. distribution to the following: CA, CO, NV

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Kagome Worchester Sauce 16.9 fl., oz plastic bottles. Recalled by North American Food Dist. Co., Inc.. Units affected: 126 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Products contain soy that is not declared on the label.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on April 26, 2023. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0736-2023.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: U.S. distribution to the following: CA, CO, NV.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0736-2023) 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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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Food, reported April 26, 2023.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA) Aggregated federal recall feeds Recall data normalized across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type).