Futaba Sesame Hijiki Rice Seasoning Recalled for Undeclared Allergens
J F C International Inc is recalling Futaba Sesame Hijiki Rice Seasoning because the product lacks an English label and fails to declare wheat, soybean, and fish allergens.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Firm discovered that seasoning product imported from Japan lacks an English language label and does not declare Wheat, Soybean and Fish (Bonito) allergens."
Plain-English summary
J F C International Inc is voluntarily recalling Futaba Sesame Hijiki Rice Seasoning, a 2.29 oz. glass jar product imported from Japan. The firm discovered that the product lacks an English language label and does not declare the presence of wheat, soybean, and fish (Bonito) allergens.
The recall involves 36 cases, with 30 bottles per case. The affected lots were distributed between June 19, 2016, and June 19, 2017. Distribution occurred in Washington, Oregon, Texas, California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Colorado, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with allergies to wheat, soy, or fish should be particularly cautious, as the allergens are not listed on the packaging.
The recalled product
- Product
- Futaba Sesame Hijiki Rice Seasoning; 2.29 oz. glass jar; 4 902533 023173
- Manufacturer
- J F C International Inc
- Category
- Food — Seasonings
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 (3)
- All lots distributed between June 19
- 2016 and June 19
- 2017.
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