CLASS I Food recall · Reported 10 Oct 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Furikake (a Japanese rice seasoning of seaweed flakes recalled
J F C International is recalling Furikake (a Japanese rice seasoning of seaweed flakes with toppings/seasonings), distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 Aug 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-0008-2013
- FDA event ID
- 62964
- Recalling firm
- J F C International, Los Angeles, CA
- Brand
- Furikake
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Aug 2012
- FDA classified
- 1 Oct 2012
- Reported
- 10 Oct 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Undeclared Egg
- Product category
- Rice
Timeline
| 21 Aug 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Oct 2012 | Classified by FDA | +41 days |
| 10 Oct 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The firm recalled the product due to undeclared eggs, soybeans, and wheat. UPC/Bar code 0 11152 41464
Product as listed by the FDA
Furikake (a Japanese rice seasoning of seaweed flakes with toppings/seasonings). JFC Brand Furikake-Seto Fumi, 1.7 oz. Packaged in a clear glass jar with plastic twist lid.
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide. No international
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The firm recalled the product due to undeclared eggs, soybeans, and wheat. UPC/Bar code 0 11152 41464
Which lots are affected?
Lot code/Best before date of 04.05.2014 (stamped on top of the lid).
Where was it sold?
Distributed nationwide. No international
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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.
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