The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1453-2019·Announced 2019-06-19

Meiji Chocolate Kinoko No Yama Recalled for Missing English Allergen Labels

Wismettac Asian Foods is recalling Meiji Chocolate Kinoko No Yama bars because they lack English labels for ingredients and allergens.

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 involves allergen mislabeling (missing English labels) for common allergens (milk, soy, egg, tree nuts), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. is recalling 40 cases of Meiji Chocolate Kinoko No Yama, 2.61 oz. bars. The product is identified by item number 65879 and UPC 074410658793 on bars with English labeling, or the Japanese Bar code JAN(4902777008592. The recall involves chocolate products imported from Japan.

The recall is being issued because the affected chocolate products do not have English labels for nutrition facts, ingredients, or allergens. The source text notes that the product contains milk, soy, egg, and tree nuts. The lack of English labeling prevents consumers from identifying these allergens.

The product was distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Texas, Utah, and to one customer in Mexico. Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific item numbers and bar codes listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact the distributor for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
CHOCOLATE KINOKO NO YAMA MEIJI, 2.61 oz. Item number 65879 UPC 074410658793 - 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(4902777008592

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 →