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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-1189-2019/FDA enforcement
Hikari Miso International, INC.·Food·Feb 1, 2019

Hikari Enjuku Koji Miso Mutenka

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Miso product manufactured in Japan was distributed in US with no English labeling and therefore soy beans not properly declared on label as an allergen.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, CAMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameHikari Miso International, INC.
Recalling firmHikari Miso International, INC.Torrance, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
4 905663 00300 7
Lot / date codes
  • Best Before 28.OCT. 2019
Distribution area
INCA

One distributor in CA only

United States

Quantity affected224 cases ( 8 tubs per case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 20, 2019
FDA recall numberF-1189-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Hikari Miso International, INC. initiated this food recall on February 1, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: Miso product manufactured in Japan was distributed in US with no English labeling and therefore soy beans not properly declared on label as an allergen. The FDA report lists distribution as: One distributor in CA only.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Miso product manufactured in Japan was distributed in US with no English labeling and therefore soy beans not properly declared on label as an allergen.

Hikari Enjuku Koji Miso Mutenka was made or distributed by Hikari Miso International, INC. in Torrance, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1189-2019, dated March 20, 2019.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared soy

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a soy allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed soy allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a soy allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Hikari Enjuku Koji Miso Mutenka recall?

Hikari Miso International, INC. recalled Hikari Enjuku Koji Miso Mutenka in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-1189-2019. Miso product manufactured in Japan was distributed in US with no English labeling and therefore soy beans not properly declared on label as an allergen.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a soy allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Hikari Miso International, INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1189-2019. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.