Wismettac Asian Foods, INC

Recall #F-0059-2020 · Initiated 2019-09-18

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What happened

Shirakiku Buckwheat Noodles packages were recalled because the label says the dipping sauce contains bonito fish, but it actually contains skipjack tuna, yellowfin tuna, and bluefin tuna instead. The label also failed to clearly identify that the product contains fish, which is a major allergen.

Who is at risk

People with fish allergies are at risk, especially those who relied on the label to avoid products containing tuna.

What to do

If you have a fish allergy and purchased this product (UPC 074410455200), do not consume it. Check your pantry and discard any packages you find, or return them to the store where you purchased them.

Product

Shirakiku Buckwheat Noodles Yamaimo Soba With Concentration Soup Base, 435G SK, UPC 074410455200 Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

Reason for recall

Product label identifies bonito, but product dipping sauce actually contains skipjack tuna, yellowfin tuna, and bluefin tuna as well as does not state the general allergen name of fish.

Quantity affected

7,789 packs

Distribution

U.S. distribution to the following: AK, AZ, CA, CO, IL, KS, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, WA No foreign distribution.

Lot / code info

All Codes

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2019-12-20