COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

Wismettac Asian Foods Recalls Fish Cakes Due to Undeclared Allergens

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Summary

Company Announcement Date:: July 15, 2019
FDA Publish Date:: July 16, 2019
Product Type:: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:: Recall Reason Description

Undeclared allergens, (Milk, Egg and Crustacean shellfish)
Company Name:: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
Brand Name:: Brand Name(s)

Shirakiku
Product Description:: Product Description

Fish cake products

Company Announcement

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 Number	Item Description	May contain	Size	UPC Code	Package Photo
#92524	FISH CAKE IWASHI TEN SK F	Milk Crustacean Shellfish	20/ 150G	074410925246	See Image Below
#92525	FISH CAKE BOUTEN SK F	Milk Egg Crustacean Shellfish	20/ 150G	074410925253	See Image Below
#92526	FISH CAKE MINCH BALL SK F	Milk Egg Crustacean Shellfish	20/ 150G	074410925260	See Image Below
#92527	FISH CAKE OHBAN AGE SK F	Milk Egg Crustacean Shellfish	20/ 150G	074410925277	See Image Below
#92555	FISH CAKE GOBO MAKI SK F	Milk Egg Crustacean Shellfish	20/ 150G	074410925550	See Image Below
#92556	FISH CAKE IKA MAKI SK F	Milk Egg Crustacean Shellfish	20/ 150G	074410925567	See Image Below
#92557	FISH CAKE AGE BALL SK F	Milk Egg Crustacean Shellfish	20/ 150G	074410925574	See Image Below
#92559	FISH CAKE SATSUMA AGE SK F	Milk Egg Crustacean Shellfish	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.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:: Safety Department , Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Food; recall@wismettacusa.com

Media:: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Food; 562-802-1900