Wismettac Asian Foods Recalls Fish Cakes Due to Undeclared Allergens
For Immediate Release
July 16, 2019
Contacts
Consumers
Safety Department , Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Food
recall@wismettacusa.com
Media
Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Food;
562-802-1900
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Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA is issuing a voluntary recall for eight (8) types of Shirakiku brand imported fish cake products because of the possible contamination of some allergens (Milk, Egg and Crustacean shellfish). People who have a sensitivity to milk, egg or shellfish run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.
The product was distributed to retail stores in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington
Affected Product List:
Item | Item Description | May contain | Size | UPC Code | Package Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#92524 | FISH CAKE IWASHI TEN SK F | Milk | 20/ 150G | 074410925246 | See Image Below |
#92525 | FISH CAKE BOUTEN SK F | Milk | 20/ 150G | 074410925253 | See Image Below |
#92526 | FISH CAKE MINCH BALL SK F | Milk | 20/ 150G | 074410925260 | See Image Below |
#92527 | FISH CAKE OHBAN AGE SK F | Milk | 20/ 150G | 074410925277 | See Image Below |
#92555 | FISH CAKE GOBO MAKI SK F | Milk | 20/ 150G | 074410925550 | See Image Below |
#92556 | FISH CAKE IKA MAKI SK F | Milk | 20/ 150G | 074410925567 | See Image Below |
#92557 | FISH CAKE AGE BALL SK F | Milk | 20/ 150G | 074410925574 | See Image Below |
#92559 | FISH CAKE SATSUMA AGE SK F | Milk | 20/ 150G | 074410925598 | See Image Below |
The recall was discovered through testing conducted by the Candian Food Inspection Agency discovered the presence of the listed allergens that were not listed on the product label. The manufacturer in Kagoshima, Japan has been made aware of the issue and is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the issue so corrections can be implemented.
To ensure consumer safety, all distribution of the affected products have ceased and retailers have been notified for the removal from shelves. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at recall@wismettacusa.com.
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