Futaba Sesame Hijiki Rice Seasoning recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

June 20, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

J F C International Inc recalls Futaba Sesame Hijiki Rice Seasoning; 2.29 oz. glass jar; 4 902533 023173

Recall number

F-2595-2017

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

J F C International Inc

Sold / distributed

WA, OR, TX, CA, UT, NV, AZ, NY, MA, CT, CO, WV, MD, VA, NC, MD, PA..

Why it was recalled

Firm discovered that seasoning product imported from Japan lacks an English language label and does not declare Wheat, Soybean and Fish (Bonito) allergens.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

Futaba Sesame Hijiki Rice Seasoning; 2.29 oz. glass jar; 4 902533 023173