The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0639-2023·Announced 2023-03-29

Japanese Potato Yokan Candy Recalled for Undeclared Coconut

Kinjo Seika Potato Yokan confection is being recalled because coconut, a major allergen, was not declared on the label. Consumers with coconut 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: The product involves allergen mislabeling on coconut, a common allergen, meeting the Score 3 (High) criterion. No reported illnesses or injuries support a higher score, and FDA Class II without hospitalization reports does not qualify for Severe (4) status.

Plain-English summary

Kinjo Seika Potato Yokan is a 130-gram confection product (UPC: 4901324017056) manufactured by Daiso California Warehouse. The product is being recalled because coconut, a major food allergen, was not declared on the label.

The product was distributed to California, Washington, Nevada, Texas, New York, New Jersey, and Canada. A total of 7,258 units were distributed.

Consumers with coconut allergies who consume this product may experience an allergic reaction. The severity depends on individual sensitivity.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have a coconut allergy should not consume it. The product should be disposed of or returned to the retailer where it was purchased.

The recalled product

Product
Kinjo Seika Potato Yokan 130g UPC: 4901324017056 Made in Japan
Manufacturer
DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE
Category
Food — Confectionery
Hazard
  • allergen-coconut

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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