The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1451-2019·Announced 2019-06-19

Meiji Chocolate Almond Bars Recalled for Missing English Allergen Labels

Wismettac Asian Foods is recalling Meiji Chocolate Almond bars because they lack English labels for ingredients and allergens, including milk, soy, egg, and tree nuts.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error regarding allergens. Per the rubric, minor labeling errors and voluntary precautionary recalls without reported illness are classified as Moderate.

Plain-English summary

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. is recalling 142 cases of Meiji Chocolate Almond Chocolate bars, 3.1 oz. The product is identified by item number 64344 and UPC 074410643447 on bars with English labeling, or the Japanese Bar code JAN(4902777004532). The recall involves 10 individual items per inner carton and 8 inner cartons per master case.

The recall was initiated because some chocolate products imported from Japan do not have the English label for Nutrition facts, ingredients, or allergens. The source text specifies that the missing allergen information includes milk, soy, egg, and tree nuts. The product was distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Utah, and to one customer in Mexico.

Consumers who purchased these products should check their packaging for the specific item number, UPC, or Japanese Bar code listed above. If the product matches the description and lacks the required English labeling for ingredients and allergens, consumers should stop using the product and contact the distributor for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
CHOCOLATE ALMOND CHOCOLATE MEIJI, 3.1 oz. Item number 64344 UPC 074410643447 - only on those bars with English labeling. Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.

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)

  • Bars with Japanese Bar code of JAN(4902777004532)

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 recalled by Wismettac Asian Foods, INC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 7 products in this recall →