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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Niitakaya Pickled Garlic Recalled for Undeclared Fish

Agency Publication Date: September 25, 2024
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Summary

Niitakaya USA Inc. is recalling approximately 12,303 units of its pickled garlic products because they contain fish, which is not listed on the label. The recall includes Shiso Katsuo Ninniku (Pink Pickled Garlic) and Miso Katsuo Ninniku (Pickled Garlic), both sold in 5.2 oz (147g) packages. These products were distributed to retailers in Arizona, California, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

Risk

People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves Niitakaya brand Shiso Katsuo Ninniku (Pink Pickled Garlic, Item No. 3700) and Miso Katsuo Ninniku (Pickled Garlic, Item No. 3701) sold in 5.2 oz bags. Affected products have Best By dates between 12/25/24 and 08/11/25.
  2. Check the back of the packaging for UPC codes 070864037009 (Pink Pickled Garlic) or 070864037016 (Miso Pickled Garlic).
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Niitakaya USA Inc. for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 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
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Shiso Katsuo Ninniku (Pink Pickled Garlic) (5.2 oz)
Variants: Pink
Item Code:
3700
UPC Codes:
070864037009
GTIN:
070864037009
Date Ranges: Best By Dates: 12/25/24 through 08/11/25

Product of China; Imported By Niitakaya U.S.A. Inc.

Product: Miso Katsuo Ninniku (Pickled Garlic) (5.2 oz)
Variants: Miso
Item Code:
3701
UPC Codes:
070864037016
GTIN:
070864037016
Date Ranges: Best By Dates: 12/25/24 through 08/11/25

Product of China; Imported By Niitakaya U.S.A. Inc.

Product Images

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“Shiso Katsuo Ninniku, front label”

“Miso Katsuo Ninniku, front label”

“Miso Katsuo Ninniku, front label”

“Shiso Katsuo Ninniku, Ingredient Label”

“Shiso Katsuo Ninniku, Ingredient Label”

“Miso Katsuo Ninniku, Ingredient Label”

“Miso Katsuo Ninniku, Ingredient Label”

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 95293
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Niitakaya USA Inc
Sold By: Direct consignees
Manufactured In: China, United States
Units Affected: 2 products (9,482 units; 2,821 units)
Distributed To: Arizona, California, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, Texas, Washington

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