The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0863-2023·Announced 2023-05-17

Dried squid snack recalled for undeclared fish allergen

DAISO dried squid snack recalled because fish other than squid is present but not listed in ingredients or allergen statement. Consumers with fish allergies are at risk.

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: This recall involves allergen mislabeling of fish, a common allergen not declared on the label. Per the severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness is classified as High (score 3).

Plain-English summary

DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE is recalling Pacifier dried squid cut sea urchin soy sauce flavor (20g, UPC 4904523229343). The product contains fish other than squid that are not listed in the ingredients or allergen statement.

Fish is a major allergen, and the undeclared fish in this product poses a risk to consumers with fish allergies. The product label identifies squid as an ingredient but fails to disclose other fish present in the product.

The recalled product was distributed to retail locations in California, Texas, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, Washington, and British Columbia, Canada. A total of 406 units were affected.

Consumers with fish allergies should not consume this product. Those who have already consumed it and experience allergic symptoms should seek medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
Pacifier dried squid cut sea urchin soy sauce flavor 20g UPC: 4904523229343
Manufacturer
DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE
Category
Food — Snack / Processed Seafood
Hazard
  • allergen-fish
  • mis-labeling

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 on package

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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