CLASS I Food recall · Reported 26 Jul 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Futaba Sesame Hijiki Rice Seasoning recalled by J F C International

J F C International is recalling Futaba Sesame Hijiki Rice Seasoning, distributed in 16 states. The recall was initiated on 20 Jun 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesAll lots distributed between June 19, 2016 and June 19, 2017.

Quantity recalled36 cases, 30 x 2.29 oz.bottles per case

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-2595-2017
FDA event ID: 77597
Recalling firm: J F C International, Commerce, CA
Brand: Futaba
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 20 Jun 2017
FDA classified: 14 Jul 2017
Reported: 26 Jul 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Undeclared Wheat & Gluten
Product category: Rice

Timeline

20 Jun 2017	Recall initiated by company
14 Jul 2017	Classified by FDA	+24 days
26 Jul 2017	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

Firm discovered that seasoning product imported from Japan lacks an English language label and does not declare Wheat, Soybean and Fish (Bonito) allergens.

Product as listed by the FDA

Futaba Sesame Hijiki Rice Seasoning; 2.29 oz. glass jar; 4 902533 023173

Where it was distributed

WA, OR, TX, CA, UT, NV, AZ, NY, MA, CT, CO, WV, MD, VA, NC, MD, PA..

Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Massachusetts Maryland North Carolina Nevada New York Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Utah Virginia Washington West Virginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Firm discovered that seasoning product imported from Japan lacks an English language label and does not declare Wheat, Soybean and Fish (Bonito) allergens.

Which lots are affected?

All lots distributed between June 19, 2016 and June 19, 2017.

Where was it sold?

WA, OR, TX, CA, UT, NV, AZ, NY, MA, CT, CO, WV, MD, VA, NC, MD, PA..

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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