The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0153-2021·Announced 2020-12-16

Chef Myron's Ponzu Sauce Recalled for Gluten-Free Labeling Error

JMH International is recalling Chef Myron's Ponzu Sauce because it contains wheat-derived ingredients despite a gluten-free claim.

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 III due to a labeling error (gluten-free claim on a product containing wheat). Per the rubric, Class III recalls are typically scored 1 or 2; this is scored 2 as it involves a specific dietary restriction violation rather than a purely cosmetic or documentation-only issue.

Plain-English summary

JMH International, LLC is recalling Chef Myron's Ponzu Sauce, 64 FL OZ (1.89 L), Item # 400023110. The product was distributed nationwide in cases of four bottles.

The recall was initiated because the product utilized a gluten-free claim but contains a fermented soy sauce produced from wheat. The wheat was not processed to remove the gluten prior to fermentation. The affected batches include J091690A, J091690B, J102890A, J102990A, J111290A, J121090A, J121090B, J021200A, J021200B, and J091400A, with expiration dates ranging from September 2021 to September 2022.

Consumers with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should avoid consuming this product. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that while the labeling error is a violation, it is unlikely to cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Chef Myron's Ponzu Sauce, 64 FL OZ (1.89 L), Item # 400023110, 4 bottles/case
Manufacturer
JMH International, LLC
Category
Food — Condiments / Sauces
Hazard

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 (8)

  • Batch: J091690A
  • J091690B Expiration: 09/16/2021 Batch: J102890A
  • Expiration: 10/28/2021 Batch: J102990A
  • Expiration: 10/29/2021 Batch: J111290A
  • Expiration: 11/12/2021 Batch: J121090A
  • J121090B Expiration: 12/10/2021 Batch: J021200A
  • J021200B Expiration: 02/12/2022 Batch: J091400A
  • Expiration: 09/14/2022

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by JMH International, 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.

See all 8 products in this recall →

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