The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0052-2013·Announced 2012-10-17

Pacific Northwest Tofu Recalls Teriyaki Tofu for Labeling Error

Pacific Northwest Tofu, LLC is recalling 32 packages of Dae Han Tofu Soya Select Teriyaki Tofu because the soy ingredient declaration is partially cut off on the label.

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 and involves a labeling error regarding a major allergen (soy). Per the rubric, minor labeling errors and voluntary precautionary recalls are typically scored as Moderate (2), as there is no report of illness or injury.

Plain-English summary

Pacific Northwest Tofu, LLC is voluntarily recalling 32 packages of Dae Han Tofu Soya Select Teriyaki Tofu. The product is packaged in a retail vacuum plastic package with a net weight of 7.5 oz. The affected packages have a UPC of 0 34199 718965 and use-by dates of 08/22/12, 10/01/12, or 11/22/12.

The recall was initiated because the soy ingredient was only partially declared on the label. The ingredient list is cut off at the right side of the label, which may prevent consumers from seeing the full declaration of soy. This is a labeling error rather than a contamination issue.

The product was distributed in Oregon. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific UPC and use-by dates listed above. If they have the product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Teriyaki Tofu is packaged in a retail vacuum plastic package and each has net wt. 7.5 oz.. The product is sold under the Dae Han Tofu Soya Select brand. The Teriyaki Tofu has the UPC 0 34199 718965.
Manufacturer
Pacific Northwest Tofu, LLC
Category
Food — Tofu / Soy Products
Hazard
Affected units
32

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 (3)

  • USE BY 08/22/12
  • USE BY 10/01/12
  • and USE BY 11/22/12

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Pacific Northwest Tofu, LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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