Shirakiku Brand Spice Seasoning Products Recalled

(RTTNews) - Santa Fe Springs, California-based Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. is recalling Shirakiku brand Spice Seasoning products citing undeclared allergens due to incorrect packaging, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.

The recall involves Spice Ichimi Togarashi 300g and Spice Shichimi Togarashi 300g. The product package of Ichimi spice seasoning contains Shichimi spice seasoning contents, causing the undeclared allergen of sesame seeds.

The agency noted that the outer carton of "Ichimi" and "Shichimi" may possibly contains inner packages of "Ichimi", and the inner packages contain "Shichimi" contents.

The product comes in a 10.58 oz, clear plastic bag. The affected lot code specified on the package is 12262023, distributed between June 27, 2022 and February 8, 2023. The UPC for the product is 074410341169.

The product was distributed in around 42 U.S. states mainly through restaurants and some through retail stores.

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to seasame may get serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

However, no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the recalled products.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product containing sesame was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of sesame. As per the investigation, the problem was caused by a human error during the packing process.

The distribution of the product has been ceased until the company solves the issue.

Consumers who have purchased the product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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