The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1834-2024·Announced 2024-10-02

Imported Pickled Garlic Recalled for Undeclared Fish Allergen

Niitakaya USA Inc is recalling Miso Katsuo Ninniku pickled garlic because it contains undeclared fish allergen. Consumers with fish allergies should not consume this product.

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 is classified as High severity because it involves allergen mislabeling of a common allergen (fish) on an FDA Class II product. While no hospitalization reports were mentioned in the source, the undeclared allergen poses a significant risk to consumers with fish allergies.

Plain-English summary

Niitakaya USA Inc is recalling Miso Katsuo Ninniku (Pickled Garlic) products with a net weight of 5.2 oz (147g) imported from China. The recall was issued because the products contain an undeclared fish allergen that was not listed on the label.

Affected products were distributed in seven states: Arizona, California, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington. A total of 2,821 units were distributed to 47 direct consignees. Affected products have Best By dates ranging from December 25, 2024 through August 11, 2025.

Consumers with fish allergies who have purchased this product should not consume it.

The recalled product

Product
Miso Katsuo Ninniku (Pickled Garlic), Net WT 5.2 OZ (147g) Products of China; Imported By Niitakaya U.S.A. Inc., Motebello, CA 90640 ITEM No. 3701
Manufacturer
Niitakaya USA Inc
Category
Food — Condiments
Hazard
  • allergen-fish

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)

  • Best By Dates: 12/25/24 through 08/11/25

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • GA
  • HI
  • NJ
  • TX
  • WA

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