The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1833-2024·Announced 2024-10-02

Pickled Garlic Product Recalled for Undeclared Fish Allergen

Shiso Katsuo Ninniku pickled garlic products are being recalled due to an undeclared fish allergen. The recall affects 9,482 units distributed across seven states.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall for allergen mislabeling on a common allergen. Fish is a major food allergen, and the undeclared ingredient poses direct risk to allergic consumers. No illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Niitakaya USA Inc. is recalling Shiso Katsuo Ninniku (Pink Pickled Garlic) products due to an undeclared fish allergen. The product is a 5.2 oz (147g) preparation imported from China with item number 3700.

The recall affects 9,482 units distributed to 47 consignees in Arizona, California, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington. Affected products have Best By dates ranging from 12/25/24 through 08/11/25.

The undeclared fish allergen poses a risk to consumers with fish allergies. Fish is a major food allergen regulated under federal labeling requirements.

The recalled product

Product
Shiso Katsuo Ninniku (Pink Pickled Garlic), Net WT 5.2 OZ (147g). Products of China; Imported By Niitakaya U.S.A. Inc., Motebello, CA 90640 ITEM No. 3700
Manufacturer
Niitakaya USA Inc
Hazard
  • allergen-fish

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)

  • Best By Dates: 12/25/24 through 08/11/25

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • GA
  • HI
  • NJ
  • TX
  • WA