J-Basket Seaweed Snack Recalled for Undeclared Food Dyes
JFC International is recalling J-Basket Premium Korean Seaweed Snack because Wasabi flavor packages were incorrectly labeled as Original, failing to declare FD&C Yellow 5 and FD&C Blue No 1.
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 minor labeling errors regarding undeclared food dyes, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity recall.
Plain-English summary
JFC International Inc. is recalling 451 boxes of J-Basket Premium Korean Seaweed Snack. The recall involves Wasabi flavor seaweed snacks that were incorrectly packaged in Original flavor outer wraps. The inner packages are labeled as Original, but the outer packaging does not declare the presence of FD&C Yellow 5 and FD&C Blue No 1, which are ingredients in the Wasabi flavor.
The affected product is distributed in California, Washington, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Ohio, and Michigan. The Best Before dates for the recalled items are 01.03.2022 and 01.10.2022, and the JFC Item number is 29507.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific packaging described. If they have the product, they should stop using it and contact the distributor for a refund or further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- J-Basket Premium Korean Seaweed Snack - Wasabi flavor on outer wrap for 3 inner packages Inner packages labeled J-Basket Premium Seaweed Snack - Original. Net Wt 0.52 oz. (15g) 3-0.17 oz. (5g) packs Distributed by JFC International Inc., Los Angeles, CA 90040 Wasabi outer packa
- Manufacturer
- J F C International Inc
- Category
- Food — Snacks
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 451
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 (2)
- Best Before: 01.03.2022 / 01.10.2022
- JFC Item#29507
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