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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1749-2012/FDA enforcement
Mutual Trading Company INC.·Food·Jun 7, 2012

F-tara Saikyozuke (Cod Fish with Miso), 3.1lb., 20pc.x Ab.2.5oz

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    The recall was initiated because Mutual Trading Co. has confirmed that Tara Saikyozuke (cod fish with miso) contains undeclared soy.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Fish-derived ingredients were omitted from the label, creating a risk for fish-allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMutual Trading Company INC.
Recalling firmMutual Trading Company INCLos Angeles, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Lot#71162
Distribution area

California

United States

Quantity affected39 bags
Recall initiationFDA report date: July 18, 2012
FDA recall numberF-1749-2012

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Mutual Trading Company INC initiated this food recall on June 7, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: The recall was initiated because Mutual Trading Co. has confirmed that Tara Saikyozuke (cod fish with miso) contains undeclared soy. The FDA report lists distribution as: California.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The recall was initiated because Mutual Trading Co. has confirmed that Tara Saikyozuke (cod fish with miso) contains undeclared soy.

F-tara Saikyozuke (Cod Fish with Miso), 3.1lb., 20pc.x Ab.2.5oz was made or distributed by Mutual Trading Company INC in Los Angeles, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1749-2012, dated July 18, 2012.

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, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

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 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

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 F-tara Saikyozuke (Cod Fish with Miso), 3.1lb., 20pc.x Ab.2.5oz recall?

Mutual Trading Company INC. recalled F-tara Saikyozuke (Cod Fish with Miso), 3.1lb., 20pc.x Ab.2.5oz in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1749-2012. The recall was initiated because Mutual Trading Co. has confirmed that Tara Saikyozuke (cod fish with miso) contains undeclared soy.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. 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 Mutual Trading Company 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-1749-2012. 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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Official source

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