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Furikake (a Japanese rice seasoning of seaweed flakes with toppings/seasonings) recall
Recalled by J F C International Inc · Los Angeles, CA, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
The firm recalled the product due to undeclared eggs, soybeans, and wheat. UPC/Bar code 0 11152 41464
Undeclared allergens: Egg Soy Wheat
For someone with a food allergy the label is the only protection. An undeclared allergen can trigger a severe reaction even in a trace amount, which is why most of these recalls are Class I. All undeclared allergens recalls.
What was recalled
Furikake (a Japanese rice seasoning of seaweed flakes with toppings/seasonings). JFC Brand Furikake-Seto Fumi, 1.7 oz. Packaged in a clear glass jar with plastic twist lid.
Quantity: unknown
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
Lot code/Best before date of 04.05.2014 (stamped on top of the lid).
Where it was sold
Nationwide.
FDA's distribution note: Distributed nationwide. No international
Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. The risk from an undeclared allergen is to people allergic to egg, soy, wheat; for anyone else the product is generally not a safety concern. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- J F C International Inc
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Aug 21, 2012
- In FDA report of
- Oct 10, 2012
- Terminated
- Oct 26, 2012
- FDA recall number
- F-0008-2013 · event 62964
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search
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