CLASS II Food recall · Reported 26 Feb 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Dried Tapioca Pearl recalled by New Japan International
New Japan International is recalling Dried Tapioca Pearl, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 20 Jan 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1478-2014
- FDA event ID
- 67327
- Recalling firm
- New Japan International, Commerce, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Jan 2014
- FDA classified
- 14 Feb 2014
- Reported
- 26 Feb 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Fish
Timeline
| 20 Jan 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Feb 2014 | Classified by FDA | +25 days |
| 26 Feb 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product contains unapproved colors, 16185-Amaranth (E123)-Delisted FD&C Red #2, 45170-Rhodamine B-Basic Violet 10, 42000-Malachite Green-Basic Green 4, 4100-Auramine O-Basic Yellow 2, and undeclared colors FD&C Yellow #5 and FD&C Blue #1.
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
Dried Tapioca Pearl, Net Wt. 7oz, 50 bags/carton, UPC Code 0893467803068
Where it was distributed
CA, FL, WA, VA, TX, UT, NY, MS, KS, MA
CaliforniaFloridaKansasMassachusettsMississippiNew YorkTexasUtahVirginiaWashington
Questions about this recall
Is Dried Tapioca Pearl recalled?
Yes. New Japan International recalled Dried Tapioca Pearl on 20 Jan 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1478-2014.
Why was it recalled?
Product contains unapproved colors, 16185-Amaranth (E123)-Delisted FD&C Red #2, 45170-Rhodamine B-Basic Violet 10, 42000-Malachite Green-Basic Green 4, 4100-Auramine O-Basic Yellow 2, and undeclared colors FD&C Yellow #5 and FD&C Blue #1.
Where was it sold?
CA, FL, WA, VA, TX, UT, NY, MS, KS, MA
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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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