CLASS II Food recall · Reported 15 Mar 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report
Chili Pepper Powder (Ichimi Togarashi) recalled by Wismettac Asian Foods
Wismettac Asian Foods is recalling Chili Pepper Powder (Ichimi Togarashi), distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 14 Feb 2023 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-0415-2023
- FDA event ID
- 91703
- Recalling firm
- Wismettac Asian Foods, Santa Fe Springs, CA
- Brand
- Chili
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 14 Feb 2023
- FDA classified
- 7 Mar 2023
- Reported
- 15 Mar 2023
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Sesame
- Product category
- Peppers
Timeline
| 14 Feb 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 7 Mar 2023 | Classified by FDA | +21 days |
| 15 Mar 2023 | 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
Product was found to contain sesame that were not declared on the ingredient label.
Product as listed by the FDA
Chili Pepper Powder (ICHIMI TOGARASHI) 300g UPC: 074410341169 Brand: Shirakiku Distributed by: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Product of China
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in the US. Foreign countries included Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Cura¿ao, Nicaragua, The Bahamas, and Venezuela
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product was found to contain sesame that were not declared on the ingredient label.
Which lots are affected?
Lot number 12262023
Where was it sold?
Nationwide in the US. Foreign countries included Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Cura¿ao, Nicaragua, The Bahamas, and Venezuela
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
1 other product · FDA event 91703| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Spice Shichimi Togarashi recalled by Wismettac Asian Foods | Wismettac Asian Foods | Undeclared Sesame | Nationwide |
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All 32| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Front Panel: Shirakiku brand, Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack recalledShirakiku | Wismettac Asian Foods | Undeclared Allergens | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Front Panel: Shirakiku brand, Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack recalledShirakiku | Wismettac Asian Foods | Undeclared Allergens | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Front Panel: Shirakiku brand, Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack recalledShirakiku | Wismettac Asian Foods | Undeclared Allergens | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | The outer package of the product recalled by Wismettac Asian Foods | Wismettac Asian Foods | Undeclared Allergens | 7 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | ANNOUNCED | Mezzetta Greek peppers/ Golden Greek Peperoncini, Medium Heat recalledMezzetta | G. L. Mezzetta | Foreign Material | |
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| Food | CLASS I | Jalapeno Pepper recalled by Coast Citrus Distributors | Coast Citrus Distributors | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Jalapeno Peppers recalled by Get Fresh ProduceGet | Get Fresh Produce | Salmonella | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Pepper Jalapeno recalled by Dairyland ProduceDairyland | Dairyland Produce | Salmonella | LA, TX |