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Class II: temporary or reversible health riskTerminated

J F C International Kasugai brand Matcha Ame Recall

Kasugai brand Matcha Ame (Green tea candy)

J F C International Inc · Commerce, CA

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Aug 5, 2020
Recall ID
F-1044-2020
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Summary

J F C International recalled Kasugai brand Matcha Ame starting Jul 16, 2020. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report F-1044-2020 on Aug 5, 2020. Reason: Undeclared soybean which is contained in lubricant in candy mold. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Undeclared soybean which is contained in lubricant in candy mold.

Product description

Kasugai brand Matcha Ame (Green tea candy); 4.58 oz. plastic bag; 2 x 12 individual items per case Product of Japan Ingredients: glucose syrup, sugar, green tea powder, palm oil, artificial flavor. The label should include "mold lubricant oil (palm, rapseed, soybeans) Distributed by JFC International Inc. Los Angeles, CA UPC: 4 901326 035102

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

JFC Item#21245 - all lots

Where it was sold

AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE< FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME. NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
  • If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
  • Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
  • If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1044-2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Jul 16, 2020
FDA report date
Aug 5, 2020
Quantity
4,620 packs
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
J F C International Inc

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1044-2020, exactly as published.

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City
Commerce
State
CA
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
86088
Address
7101 E Slauson Ave
Code information
JFC Item#21245 - all lots
Postal code
90040-3622
Report date
Aug 5, 2020
Product type
Food
Recall number
F-1044-2020
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
J F C International Inc
Product quantity
4,620 packs
Termination date
Sep 3, 2020
Reason for recall
Undeclared soybean which is contained in lubricant in candy mold.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Kasugai brand Matcha Ame (Green tea candy); 4.58 oz. plastic bag; 2 x 12 individual items per case Product of Japan Ingredients: glucose syrup, sugar, green tea powder, palm oil, artificial flavor. The label should include "mold lubricant oil (palm, rapseed, soybeans) Distributed by JFC International Inc. Los Angeles, CA UPC: 4 901326 035102
Distribution pattern
AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE< FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME. NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA
Recall initiation date
Jul 16, 2020
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Jul 28, 2020

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-1044-2020, published Aug 5, 2020. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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