FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class IF-0008-2013

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that consumption of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Furikake (a Japanese rice seasoning of seaweed flakes with toppings/seasonings). JFC Brand Furikake-Seto Fumi, 1.7 oz. Packaged in a clear glass jar with plastic twist lid.

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
Lot code/Best before date of 04.05.2014 (stamped on top of the lid).
Quantity
unknown

Why it was recalled

The firm recalled the product due to undeclared eggs, soybeans, and wheat. UPC/Bar code 0 11152 41464

Recalling firm

Firm
J F C International Inc
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
7101 E. Slauson Ave., N/A, Los Angeles, California 90040-3622

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Distributed nationwide. No international

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-08-21
FDA classified
2012-10-01
Posted by FDA
2012-10-10
Terminated
2012-10-26
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-0008-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.

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