CLASS II Food recall · Reported 19 Aug 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Baked Seasoned Sardine Ambient Okabe (Iwashi Senbei) recalled by Mitsuwa
Mitsuwa is recalling Baked Seasoned Sardine Ambient Okabe (Iwashi Senbei), distributed in California, Illinois, New Jersey. The recall was initiated on 12 Jun 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2948-2015
- FDA event ID
- 71499
- Recalling firm
- Mitsuwa, Rancho Dominguez, CA
- Brand
- Baked Seasoned
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 12 Jun 2015
- FDA classified
- 11 Aug 2015
- Reported
- 19 Aug 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Temperature Abuse
- Product category
- Sauces & Condiments
Timeline
| 12 Jun 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Aug 2015 | Classified by FDA | +60 days |
| 19 Aug 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Mitsuwa Corporation is initiating a recall of Baked Seasoned Sardine Okabe (Asuri Washi Shiokoki), Baked Seasoned Sardine Ambient Okabe (Iwashi Senbei), and Baked Seasoned Goby Okabe (Osakana Roll) due to not refrigerating the products when labeled to be kept refrigerated.
Foods that need refrigeration and were stored or shipped too warm can grow harmful bacteria without any change in look or smell.
Product as listed by the FDA
Baked Seasoned Sardine Ambient Okabe (Iwashi Senbei) Net Wt.: 77GR/2.65oz Ingredients: Sardines, Sugar, Milk Protein Hydrolysate, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybean, Wheat, Salt), Sweet Cooking Wine, Sesame, Red Pepper, Monosodium Glutamate Keep Refrigerated Product of Japan Exported By: KC Central Trading Co. Ltd. 4F 7-2 Irifune 3-Chome Chuo-Ku Tokyo 104-0042 Japan 03-3552-6906
Where it was distributed
U.S. distribution to the following; CA, IL, and NJ. No foreign distribution.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Mitsuwa Corporation is initiating a recall of Baked Seasoned Sardine Okabe (Asuri Washi Shiokoki), Baked Seasoned Sardine Ambient Okabe (Iwashi Senbei), and Baked Seasoned Goby Okabe (Osakana Roll) due to not refrigerating the products when labeled to be kept refrigerated.
Which lots are affected?
No codes provided
Where was it sold?
U.S. distribution to the following; CA, IL, and NJ. No foreign distribution.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 71499| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Baked Seasoned Goby Okabe (Osakana Roll) recalled by MitsuwaBaked Seasoned | Mitsuwa | Temperature Abuse | CA, IL, NJ | |
| CLASS II | Baked Seasoned Sardine Okabe (Asuri Washi Shiokoki) recalled by MitsuwaBaked Seasoned | Mitsuwa | Temperature Abuse | CA, IL, NJ |
More recalls from Mitsuwa
All 4| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Ito-Shoten Seasoned Mushroom recalled by MitsuwaIto-Shoten Seasoned | Mitsuwa | Other | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Baked Seasoned Sardine Okabe (Asuri Washi Shiokoki) recalled by MitsuwaBaked Seasoned | Mitsuwa | Temperature Abuse | CA, IL, NJ |
| Food | CLASS II | Baked Seasoned Goby Okabe (Osakana Roll) recalled by MitsuwaBaked Seasoned | Mitsuwa | Temperature Abuse | CA, IL, NJ |
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