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Wismettac Asian Foods recalls The outer package of the recalled product: allergen risk

November 6, 2024 · Wismettac Asian Foods Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallUndeclared allergens; sesame

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Wismettac Asian Foods
Location
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Reported by FDA
November 6, 2024
Recall started
October 9, 2024
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Sauces, spices and pantry
Reason type
Undeclared allergens

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • The outer package of the recalled product, Shirakiku Korean Seasoned Seaweed Korean Seaweed, is INCORRECTLY labeled as follows: (Principal Display Panel) Roasted Seaweed 10-0.91 OZ (26 G) PACKAGES (NET WT 9.1 OZ (260 G). (Back Display) ROASTED SEAWEED Organic Yaki Nori Ingredients: Organic Seaweed. Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 PRODUCT OF KOREA UPC 074410495534 ITEM 49549B. The recalled product was distributed in cases identified as Wismettac ITEM No.51603 SEASONED SEAWEED (KOREAN IWANORI FULL 5SH X 5PKG SHIRAKIKU) NET WT 12/3.5 OZ (100 G) DISTRIBUTED BY Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 PRODUCT OF KOREA. The CORRECT outer packaging is identified as follows: (Principal Display Panel) Shirakiku KOREAN SEASONED SEAWEED KOREAN SEAWEED 5-0.7 OZ (20G) PACKAGES NET WT. 3.5 OZ (100 G) (Back Display) KOREAN SEASONED SEAWEED INGREDIENTS: CORN OIL, SEAWEED, SEASAME OIL, SALT. CONTAINS SEASAME. DISTRIBUTED BY Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 PRODUCT OF KOREA ITEM NO. 51603 UPC 074410516031
    Quantity: 432 cases (5,184 individual packages
    Codes: All Best By Dates

Where it was distributed

CA, AZ, TX, NM, WA, NY, and NV

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Wismettac Asian Foods recalled 1 product, including The outer package of the recalled product, Shirakiku Korean Seasoned Seaweed Korean Seaweed, is INCORRECTLY labeled as follows: (Principal….

Why was it recalled?

Undeclared allergens; sesame

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

CA, AZ, TX, NM, WA, NY, and NV

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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