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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Kasugai Matcha Ame Green Tea Candy Recalled for Undeclared Soy

Agency Publication Date: July 28, 2020
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Summary

JFC International Inc. is recalling 4,620 packs of Kasugai brand Matcha Ame (Green tea candy) because they contain undeclared soybean. The soybean is part of a lubricant used in the candy molds that was not listed on the product label. Consumers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy should not consume this product, as it may cause a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.

Risk

The candy contains soybean oil from the mold lubricant which is not declared on the ingredient list. Individuals with a soy allergy may experience a severe allergic reaction if they consume this product.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the product by checking for 4.58 oz. plastic bags of Kasugai brand Matcha Ame (Green tea candy) with UPC 4 901326 035102 and JFC Item #21245 (all lots are affected).
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Kasugai brand Matcha Ame (Green tea candy) (4.58 oz. plastic bag)
Variants: Green tea flavor
Item Code:
21245
UPC Codes:
4901326035102
Lot Numbers:
All lots

Distributed in 2 x 12 individual items per case.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86088
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: J F C International Inc
Sold By: Retailers
Manufactured In: Japan
Units Affected: 4,620 packs
Distributed To: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington

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