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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedF-1583-2018/FDA enforcement
World Variety Produce INC.·Food·Jun 12, 2018

Melissa's Spicy Edamame: Lightly Seasoned with Japanese Chile and Sesame Oil

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    The incorrect spice packet was included in the product package. The spice mix contains oyster sauce which is listed in ingredient or allergen statement.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. Tree nuts such as almonds or walnuts were not declared, posing a risk to people with tree-nut allergy.

  • 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 nameWorld Variety Produce INC.
Recalling firmWorld Variety Produce INC.Vernon, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
04525514637
Lot / date codes
  • Best Used by Dates of 5/29/1 through 7/2/2018.: 13682403 05/29/18 13754403 06/01/18 13814101 06/05/18 13861501 06/07/18 13883102 06/07/18 13928603 06/12/18 13935404 06/12/18 13957202 06/14/18 14054601 06/20/18 14024302 06/20/18 14110401 06/25/18 14159204 06/26/18 14216503 06/29/18 6 count lot number and expiry date: 13685402 05/30/18 13708303 05/30/18 13685902 06/01/18 13779302 06/01/18 13708402 06/04/18 13783102 06/05/18 13814405 06/06/18 13834402 06/06/18 13832902 06/07/18 13883102 06/07/18 13883203 06/08/18 13861304 06/08/18 13934601 06/11/18 13935404 06/12/18 13950503 06/12/18 13957203 06/14/18 14000403 06/15/18 13985504 06/15/18 14007802 06/15/18 14019602 06/15/18 14024302 06/20/18 14056802 06/21/18 14110403 06/25/18 14159205 06/26/18 14166702 06/26/18 14185102 06/27/18 14185302 06/28/18 14201502 06/29/18 14233501 06/29/18 14236902 07/02/18
Distribution area

Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

Mexico

Quantity affected1662 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: June 27, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1583-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

World Variety Produce INC. initiated this food recall on June 12, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: The incorrect spice packet was included in the product package. The spice mix contains oyster sauce which is listed in ingredient or allergen statement. The FDA report lists distribution as: Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The incorrect spice packet was included in the product package. The spice mix contains oyster sauce which is listed in ingredient or allergen statement.

Melissa's Spicy Edamame: Lightly Seasoned with Japanese Chile and Sesame Oil was made or distributed by World Variety Produce INC. in Vernon, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1583-2018, dated June 27, 2018.

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

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 tree nuts

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, digestive symptoms or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a tree-nut 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 tree-nut allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a tree-nut 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 Melissa's Spicy Edamame: Lightly Seasoned with Japanese Chile and Sesame Oil recall?

World Variety Produce INC. recalled Melissa's Spicy Edamame: Lightly Seasoned with Japanese Chile and Sesame Oil in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as F-1583-2018. The incorrect spice packet was included in the product package. The spice mix contains oyster sauce which is listed in ingredient or allergen statement.

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 tree-nut 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 World Variety Produce 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-1583-2018. 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.