The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0630-2023·Announced 2023-03-29

Sesame sauce recalled due to undeclared wheat allergen

Shinsei Additive Free Sesame Sauce is being recalled because wheat allergen was not declared on the product label. Consumers with wheat allergies who consume this product may experience allergic reaction.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall for allergen mislabeling, which requires a minimum severity of 4 per FDA classification guidelines. Wheat is a major allergen, and failure to declare it on the label creates serious risk of allergic reaction for affected consumers.

Plain-English summary

Shinsei Additive Free Sesame Sauce (22g, UPC: 4901665004616) manufactured by Daiso California Warehouse is being recalled due to an undeclared wheat allergen. The product label does not declare wheat as an ingredient, creating serious risk for consumers with wheat allergies who may unknowingly consume the product.

The recalled product was distributed in California, Washington, Nevada, Texas, New York, New Jersey, and Canada. A total of 897 units have been affected by this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have a wheat allergy should discontinue use immediately. Anyone who has consumed the product and experiences allergic symptoms should seek medical attention. Consumers should contact their retailer or the manufacturer for information about returning the product.

The recalled product

Product
Shinsei Additive Free Sesame Sauce 22g UPC: 4901665004616 Made in Japan
Manufacturer
DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE
Category
Food — Condiments
Hazard
  • allergen-wheat

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)

  • No code information on product

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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