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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0415-2023/FDA enforcement
Wismettac Asian Foods, INC.·Food·Feb 14, 2023

Chili Pepper Powder (Ichimi Togarashi) 300g

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Product was found to contain sesame that were not declared on the ingredient label.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANationwide (US)More food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameWismettac Asian Foods, INC.
Recalling firmWismettac Asian Foods, INC.Santa Fe Springs, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 74410 34116 9
Lot / date codes
  • Lot number 12262023
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide in the US. Foreign countries included Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Cura¿ao, Nicaragua, The Bahamas, and Venezuela

United States, Canada, Mexico

Quantity affected2, 617 individual packages total
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 15, 2023
FDA recall numberF-0415-2023

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Wismettac Asian Foods, INC. initiated this food recall on February 14, 2023. The FDA enforcement report states: Product was found to contain sesame that were not declared on the ingredient label. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide in the US. Foreign countries included Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Cura¿ao, Nicaragua, The Bahamas, and Venezuela.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product was found to contain sesame that were not declared on the ingredient label.

Chili Pepper Powder (Ichimi Togarashi) 300g was made or distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, INC. in Santa Fe Springs, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0415-2023, dated March 15, 2023.

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

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 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 sesame

Symptoms to watch for

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

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a sesame 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 Chili Pepper Powder (Ichimi Togarashi) 300g recall?

Wismettac Asian Foods, INC. recalled Chili Pepper Powder (Ichimi Togarashi) 300g in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0415-2023. Product was found to contain sesame that were not declared on the ingredient label.

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 sesame 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 Wismettac Asian Foods, 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-0415-2023. 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.