PlainRecalls
FDA Food Moderate Class II Terminated

Kasugai brand Matcha Ame (Green tea candy); 4.58 oz. plastic bag; 2 x 12 individual items per case Product of Japan Ingredients: glucose syrup, sugar, green tea powder, palm oil, artificial flavor. The label should include "mold lubricant oil (palm, rapseed, soybeans) Distributed by JFC International Inc. Los Angeles, CA UPC: 4 901326 035102

Reported: August 5, 2020 Initiated: July 16, 2020 #F-1044-2020

Product Description

Kasugai brand Matcha Ame (Green tea candy); 4.58 oz. plastic bag; 2 x 12 individual items per case Product of Japan Ingredients: glucose syrup, sugar, green tea powder, palm oil, artificial flavor. The label should include "mold lubricant oil (palm, rapseed, soybeans) Distributed by JFC International Inc. Los Angeles, CA UPC: 4 901326 035102

Reason for Recall

Undeclared soybean which is contained in lubricant in candy mold.

Details

Recalling Firm
J F C International Inc
Units Affected
4,620 packs
Distribution
AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE< FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME. NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA
Location
Commerce, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Kasugai brand Matcha Ame (Green tea candy); 4.58 oz. plastic bag; 2 x 12 individual items per case Product of Japan Ingredients: glucose syrup, sugar, green tea powder, palm oil, artificial flavor. The label should include "mold lubricant oil (palm, rapseed, soybeans) Distributed by JFC International Inc. Los Angeles, CA UPC: 4 901326 035102. Recalled by J F C International Inc. Units affected: 4,620 packs.
Why was this product recalled?
Undeclared soybean which is contained in lubricant in candy mold.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on August 5, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1044-2020.