The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0898-2022·Announced 2022-03-23

Taiyaki Variety Pack recalled due to undeclared hazelnut allergen

FDMR, Inc. (Suji's Korean Cuisine) is recalling Taiyaki Variety Pack because hazelnuts are listed in the ingredient statement but not in the allergen "Contains" statement, posing a risk to consumers with hazelnut allergies.

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 a common allergen (hazelnut) that was omitted from the required "Contains" statement, meeting the rubric criterion for allergen mislabeling on common allergens. No illnesses or injuries have been reported; the hazard is potential exposure to undeclared allergen.

Plain-English summary

Taiyaki Variety Pack, a frozen Korean fish waffle product manufactured by FDMR, Inc. DBA Suji's Korean Cuisine in the Republic of Korea, is being recalled. The product contains hazelnuts, which are declared in the ingredient statement but were not listed in the allergen "Contains" statement on the packaging.

The product was distributed nationwide to wholesale customer locations across all 50 U.S. states and territories. Affected product includes Item Number 1598329 with UPC 8 50013 07258 3, sold in 21.6 oz packages with three flavors: Chocolate Cream, Vanilla Custard, and Red Bean & Cinnamon. All lot codes are included in the recall. Approximately 63,451 units were sold.

Consumers with hazelnut allergies may not be aware of the hazelnut content due to the missing allergen declaration. Those who have purchased this product should check their freezers. Consumers with hazelnut allergies should not consume the product and should discard it safely or return it to the retailer.

The recalled product

Product
Taiyaki Variety Pack; 21.6 oz. (600g) 30 fish waffles in a units, 27 master cased to a pallet, 40 pallets to container. Item Number 1598329, UPC: 8 50013 07258 3 Three flavors: Chocolate Cream, Vanilla Custard and Red Bean & Cinnamon. Manufactured for Suji's Korean Cuisi
Manufacturer
FDMR, INC DBA SUJI'S KOREAN CUISINE
Category
Food — Frozen Desserts / Snacks
Hazard
Affected units
63,451

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)

  • All lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 47 states specifically:

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