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Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
Recall #F-0120-2025 · Initiated 2024-10-09
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Wismettac Asian Foods recalled Shirakiku Korean Seasoned Seaweed because some packages have incorrect labels that don't mention sesame, even though the product contains sesame oil. The wrong label makes it look like the product only contains seaweed and salt.
Who is at risk
People with sesame allergies are at risk if they consume this product based on the misleading label.
What to do
If you have a sesame allergy and purchased Shirakiku Korean Seasoned Seaweed (Item 51603, UPC 074410516031) in 3.5 oz packages, do not eat it. Check your pantry and discard the product or return it to the store where you bought it.
Product
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
Reason for recall
Undeclared allergens; sesame
Quantity affected
432 cases (5,184 individual packages
Distribution
CA, AZ, TX, NM, WA, NY, and NV
Lot / code info
All Best By Dates
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2024-12-31
Recalling firm
Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
13409 Orden Dr
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670-6336
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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