The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0635-2023·Announced 2023-03-29

YAMANAKAFOODS Salted Hijiki Seaweed 20g Recalled for Undeclared Wheat Allergen

YAMANAKAFOODS Seasoning - Salted Hijiki Seaweed (20g) is being recalled because the label does not disclose wheat as an ingredient. Consumers with wheat allergies are at risk of allergic reaction.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall, which is classified as Critical severity. The product contains wheat but fails to declare this allergen on the label, posing a serious risk to consumers with wheat allergies.

Plain-English summary

YAMANAKAFOODS Seasoning - Salted Hijiki Seaweed (20g, UPC: 4902378014053, made in Japan) is being recalled by DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE. The product contains wheat, but this allergen is not declared on the product label.

Approximately 17,588 units were distributed across California, Washington, Nevada, Texas, New York, New Jersey, and Canada. Consumers with wheat allergies who purchased this product are at potential risk.

If you have this product, do not consume it. Discard the product or return it to the point of purchase. Anyone who has consumed this product and experiences an allergic reaction should seek medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
YAMANAKAFOODS Seasoning - Salted Hijiki Seaweed 20g UPC: 4902378014053 Made in Japan
Manufacturer
DAISO CALIFORNIA WAREHOUSE
Category
Food — Seasoning
Hazard
  • allergen-wheat
  • mis-labeling

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)

  • No code information on product

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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