The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0416-2023·Announced 2023-03-15

Shirakiku Shichimi Togarashi Spice Recalled for Undeclared Sesame

Shirakiku Shichimi Togarashi spice (Lot 12262023) is recalled because it contains undeclared sesame due to potential product mix-up. The 2,617 packages were distributed nationwide and internationally.

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 FDA Class II allergen mislabeling involving sesame, a common allergen. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, but the undeclared allergen poses a risk to consumers with sesame allergies.

Plain-English summary

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. is recalling Shirakiku brand Shichimi Togarashi spice in 300g packages (UPC 074410341213, Lot 12262023) manufactured in China. The product was found to contain sesame that was not declared on the ingredient label. The company initiated the recall out of an abundance of caution due to potential product mix-up.

The recall affects 2,617 individual packages distributed nationwide throughout the United States and internationally, including Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Curaçao, Nicaragua, The Bahamas, and Venezuela.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have a sesame allergy should not consume it. Those who have purchased the recalled product should contact their retailer for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
SPICE SHICHIMI TOGARASHI 300g UPC: 074410341213 Brand: Shirakiku Distributed by: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Product of China
Manufacturer
Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Spices
Hazard
  • allergen-sesame

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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