Korean Sushi Recalled for Undeclared Yellow #5 Dye
Han Yang Corp. is recalling Korean Sushi (12 oz., UPC 0 72148 48043 3) distributed in Washington because the product contains undeclared Yellow #5, a food dye that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive consumers.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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: The recall involves undeclared Yellow #5, a common food allergen. FDA Class II recalls involving allergen mislabeling of known allergens without reported illnesses are classified as High (score 3) per the severity rubric.
Plain-English summary
Han Yang Corp. is recalling Korean Sushi, 12 oz. packages (UPC 0 72148 48043 3), with expiration date of January 14 at 8:00 AM. The product was distributed in Washington only.
The recall is being conducted because the sushi contains undeclared Yellow #5, a synthetic food dye. The product label lists ingredients as rice, seaweed, water, salt, eggs, sesame oil, spinach, carrot, yellow radish, and sesame seed, but does not disclose the presence of Yellow #5. Yellow #5 is a known allergen that can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with known sensitivities to Yellow #5 or concerns about their health should contact their healthcare provider. The recalled product can be returned to the point of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Korean Sushi, net wt. 12 oz. UPC 0 72148 48043 3. The label is read in parts: "***KOREAN SUSHI ***Ingredients: Rice, Seaweed, Water, Salt, Eggs, Sesame Oil, Spinach, Carrot, Yellow Radish, and Sesame Seed. *** Han Yang Oriental Food Mfg. 3819 94th St. SW, Tacoma, WA 98499…
- Manufacturer
- Han Yang Corp.
- Category
- Food — Ready-to-Eat / Sushi
- Affected units
- 61
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)
- EXPIRES JAN 14 8:00 AM
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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