Niitakaya USA Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared
Allergen of Fish (Bonito) in #3700 Shiso Katsuo Ninniku/#3701 Miso Katsuo
Ninniku
Niitakaya USA Inc. of Montebello, CA, is recalling All Best
By dates of its 5.2 ounce (147 gram) packages of #3700 Shiso Katsuo Ninniku
/#3701 Miso Katsuo Ninniku because they may contain undeclared Allergen of Fish
(Bonito). People who have allergies to fish run the risk of serious or
life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The recalled #3700 Shiso Katsuo Ninniku /#3701 Miso Katsuo
Ninniku were distributed nationwide to retail stores and through distributors.
The product comes in a 5.2 ounce (147 grams), clear plastic
package marked with Niitakaya logo on the top. The product images are below.
The Best By date will be located in the top back part of the package.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that
product containing Fish (Bonito) was distributed in packaging that did not
reveal the presence of “Containing allergen: Fish (Bonito)”.
Distribution of the product has been suspended until the
company is certain that the problem has been corrected.
Consumers who have purchased 5.2 ounce (147 grams) packages
of #3700 Shiso Katsuo Ninniku and #3701 Miso Katsuo Ninniku are urged to return
them to the place of purchase for a full refund, if allergic to fish. Consumers
with questions may contact the company Monday to Friday 7AM-3PM PDT at
323-720-5050.
For additional information including lot codes and product
photos: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/niitakaya-usa-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-allergen-fish-bonito-3700-shiso-katsuo-ninniku3701
NJDOH is not requesting any immediate action for this
recall.
This information has been broadcast to: _All Notifications; Local Boards of Health;