The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0028-2016·Announced 2015-10-28

Wismettac Asian Food Recalls Seasoned Beanthread Salad for Regulatory Filing Issues

Wismettac Asian Food is recalling Seasoned Beanthread Salad (Chuka Zensai) due to a lack of required acidified food filing and registration.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text explicitly states the cause is a lack of regulatory filing and registration, with no mention of contamination, illness, or injury. This aligns with the rubric for 'voluntary precautionary recalls' or minor compliance issues where the hazard is theoretical or administrative.

Plain-English summary

Wismettac Asian Food is voluntarily recalling Seasoned Beanthread Salad (Chuka Zensai), a Chinese-style appetizer. The product is packed in 1 kg clear plastic bags and placed in cardboard cartons containing twelve bags per carton. The bags do not bear any brand names.

The recall is being conducted due to a lack of acidified food filing and registration. This is a regulatory compliance issue rather than a report of contamination or illness. The source text does not specify the number of affected units, specific distribution locations, or lot codes.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific item described. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, but standard recall procedures generally advise removing the product from consumption.

The recalled product

Product
Seasoned Beanthread Salad (CHUKA ZENSAI), net wt. 2.2 lbs (1kg), Item No. 82021. Chinese style appetizer labeled as SEASONED BEANTHREAD SALAD (CHUKA ZENSAI) packed in 1 kg clear plastic bags and placed in cardboard cartons containing twelve (12) bags per carton. The bags of
Affected units
53

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (5)

  • 021 8
  • 047 8
  • 069 8
  • 111 8
  • 142 8

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: