The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0415-2023·Announced 2023-03-15

Chili Pepper Powder Recalled for Undeclared Sesame Allergen

Shirakiku brand Chili Pepper Powder (ICHIMI TOGARASHI) is being recalled nationwide and internationally because it contains sesame that is not declared on the ingredient label. Consumers with sesame allergies should not consume this product.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for undeclared sesame, a common allergen. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, which places this at the 'High' level per the allergen-mislabeling criterion for common allergens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. is recalling Shirakiku brand Chili Pepper Powder (ICHIMI TOGARASHI), 300g packages, with UPC 074410341169 and lot number 12262023. The product was found to contain sesame that was not declared on the ingredient label.

The recalled product was distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Curaçao, Nicaragua, The Bahamas, and Venezuela. A total of 2,617 individual packages are affected.

Consumers with sesame allergies should not consume this product. Those who have purchased the recalled product should stop using it and may return it to the point of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Chili Pepper Powder (ICHIMI TOGARASHI) 300g UPC: 074410341169 Brand: Shirakiku Distributed by: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Product of China
Manufacturer
Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Spices / Seasonings
Hazard
  • allergen-sesame
  • mislabeling

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)

  • Lot number 12262023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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