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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-2595-2017/FDA enforcement
J F C International INC·Food·Jun 20, 2017

Futaba Sesame Hijiki Rice Seasoning

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Firm discovered that seasoning product imported from Japan lacks an English language label and does not declare Wheat, Soybean and Fish (Bonito) allergens.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. 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 FDAWA, OR, TX, CA +12 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameJ F C International INC
Recalling firmJ F C International INCCommerce, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
4 902533 02317 3
Lot / date codes
  • All lots distributed between June 19, 2016 and June 19, 2017.
Distribution area
WAORTXCAUTNVAZNYMACTCOWVMDVANCPA

WA, OR, TX, CA, UT, NV, AZ, NY, MA, CT, CO, WV, MD, VA, NC, MD, PA..

United States

Quantity affected36 cases, 30 x 2.29 oz.bottles per case
Recall initiationFDA report date: July 26, 2017
FDA recall numberF-2595-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

J F C International INC initiated this food recall on June 20, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: Firm discovered that seasoning product imported from Japan lacks an English language label and does not declare Wheat, Soybean and Fish (Bonito) allergens. The FDA report lists distribution as: WA, OR, TX, CA, UT, NV, AZ, NY, MA, CT, CO, WV, MD, VA, NC, MD, PA..

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Firm discovered that seasoning product imported from Japan lacks an English language label and does not declare Wheat, Soybean and Fish (Bonito) allergens.

Futaba Sesame Hijiki Rice Seasoning was made or distributed by J F C International INC in Commerce, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2595-2017, dated July 26, 2017.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 fish

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a fish 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 fish allergy, especially anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a fish 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 Futaba Sesame Hijiki Rice Seasoning recall?

J F C International INC recalled Futaba Sesame Hijiki Rice Seasoning in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-2595-2017. Firm discovered that seasoning product imported from Japan lacks an English language label and does not declare Wheat, Soybean and Fish (Bonito) allergens.

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 fish 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 J F C 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-2595-2017. 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.