The outer package of the recalled product recalled over undeclared allergens

Recall date

October 9, 2024

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. recalls The outer package of the recalled product, Shirakiku Korean Seasoned Seaweed Korean Seaweed, is INCORRECTLY labeled as…

Recall number

F-0120-2025

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

Undeclared allergens; sesame

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

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