The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0854-2024·Announced 2024-02-14

Seasoned mushroom product recalled due to improper processing procedures

Ito-Shoten Seasoned Mushroom is recalled due to lack of filed thermal processing procedures. The product was distributed to CA, NJ, IL, TX, and HI.

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 recall addresses a potential food safety hazard involving lack of proper thermal processing procedures. While no illnesses have been reported, this represents a risk-of-harm situation for potential pathogenic contamination in a food product.

Plain-English summary

Mitsuwa Corporation is recalling Ito-Shoten Seasoned Mushroom (200g/7.06 oz) due to the lack of a filed scheduled thermal processing procedure. This is a Class II recall, indicating the product may pose a potential health risk if the manufacturer did not properly document heat treatment procedures to eliminate bacteria.

The affected product was distributed in the United States to California, New Jersey, Illinois, Texas, and Hawaii. The recalled batches are: Batch 1 (09/09/22), Batch 2 (01/23/23), and Batch 3 (5/8/23). Approximately 450 cases are affected.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions should contact Mitsuwa Corporation. No illnesses have been reported at this time.

The recalled product

Product
Ito-Shoten Seasoned Mushroom 200g/7.06 oz. Product of Japan Distributed by Mitsuwa Corporation Torrance, CA 90501
Manufacturer
Mitsuwa Corporation
Hazard
  • processing-deficiency

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 (3)

  • Batch 1. 09/09/22
  • 2. 01/23/23
  • and 3. 5/8/23

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

  • CA
  • HI
  • IL
  • NJ
  • TX