The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0040-2025·Announced 2024-10-23

Seasoned Sesame and Perilla Leaves Recalled for Undeclared Monosodium Glutamate

Lemonland Food Corp is recalling Seasoned Sesame Leaves and Seasoned Perilla Leaves due to undeclared monosodium glutamate (MSG). The product was distributed in Washington.

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: This is an FDA Class III recall involving a labeling error—an ingredient (monosodium glutamate) that was not declared on the label. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, minor labeling errors are classified as Moderate (Score 2).

Plain-English summary

Lemonland Food Corp is recalling Item FLD1000AA Seasoned Sesame Leaves and Seasoned Perilla Leaves distributed in plastic clamshell containers (net weight 0.315 pounds). The affected product has an expiration date of 9/21/2024. A total of 15 packages were distributed in Washington.

The product contains monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is not listed on the label. The label declares the following ingredients: Sesame Leaves, Red Pepper Powder, Malt Syrup, Soybean, Wheat, Anchovy, Salt, Carrots, Leeks, Garlic, and Onion.

The recalled product

Product
Item FLD1000AA, Seasoned Sesame Leaves or Seasoned Perilla Leaves, distributed in plastic clamshell containers, net wt. 0.315lb. The H-Mart label declares: Sesame Leaves, Red Pepper Powder, Malt Syrup, Soybean, Wheat, Anchovy, Salt, Carrots, Leeks, Garlic, Onion.
Manufacturer
Lemonland Food Corp
Category
Food — Asian Foods / Seasonings
Hazard
  • undeclared-msg

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 (1)

  • Expire date 9/21/2024

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • WA

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