The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2595-2017·Announced 2017-07-26

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.

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 for common allergens (wheat, soybean, fish), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries have been reported.

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

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.

Distribution

Distributed in 16 states: