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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-2399-2017/FDA enforcement
Mikawaya·Food·Jun 9, 2017

Green Tea Ice Cream: Sold Under the Brand Names of: Trader Joe's Brand Matcha- 1 Quart Tubs

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Firm is recalling a limited number of Green Tea and Red Bean ice cream due the possibility of the presence of metal fragments.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

  • 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 FDADC, IN, PA, TX +3 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMikawaya
Recalling firmMikawayaVernon, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Trader Joe's - All lots: Shirakiku brand - Lots 119-17, 128-17
  • Fukuya Brand - Lots 116-17, 117-17, 129-17.
Distribution area
DCINPATXILCAFL

DC locations in PA, TX, IL, CA, FL.

United States

Quantity affected13, 210 cases Trader Joe's, 1945 cases Fukuya brand and 1237 cases Shirakiku brand.
Recall initiationFDA report date: July 5, 2017
FDA recall numberF-2399-2017

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Mikawaya initiated this food recall on June 9, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: Firm is recalling a limited number of Green Tea and Red Bean ice cream due the possibility of the presence of metal fragments. The FDA report lists distribution as: DC locations in PA, TX, IL, CA, FL.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Firm is recalling a limited number of Green Tea and Red Bean ice cream due the possibility of the presence of metal fragments.

Green Tea Ice Cream: Sold Under the Brand Names of: Trader Joe's Brand Matcha- 1 Quart Tubs was made or distributed by Mikawaya in Vernon, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2399-2017, dated July 5, 2017.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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 lot and date codes 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

Metal contamination

Possible health effects

Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain.
  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 Green Tea Ice Cream: Sold Under the Brand Names of: Trader Joe's Brand Matcha- 1 Quart Tubs recall?

Mikawaya recalled Green Tea Ice Cream: Sold Under the Brand Names of: Trader Joe's Brand Matcha- 1 Quart Tubs in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2399-2017. Firm is recalling a limited number of Green Tea and Red Bean ice cream due the possibility of the presence of metal fragments.

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. Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Mikawaya 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-2399-2017. 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.