Kasugai brand Matcha Ame — Class II food recall F-1044-2020
Terminated recall by J F C International Inc, reported 2020-08-05, distributed in AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL…. Undeclared soybean which is contained in lubricant in candy mold.
| Recall number | F-1044-2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | J F C International Inc, Commerce, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2020-07-16 |
| Classified | 2020-07-28 |
| Reported by FDA | 2020-08-05 |
| Terminated | 2020-09-03 |
| Distributed | 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 |
| Quantity | 4,620 packages |
| Reason classes | undeclared allergen, microbial contamination |
| Allergens | soy |
| Pathogens | mold |
| Model numbers | 21245 |
Product
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
Reason for recall
Undeclared soybean which is contained in lubricant in candy mold.
Machine access
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