CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Jul 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Green Tea Ice Cream: Sold under the brand names recalled by Mikawaya
Mikawaya is recalling Green Tea Ice Cream: Sold under the brand names of: Trader Joe's Brand Matcha- tubs, distributed in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas. The recall was initiated on 9 Jun 2017 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-2399-2017
- FDA event ID
- 77520
- Recalling firm
- Mikawaya, Vernon, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Jun 2017
- FDA classified
- 27 Jun 2017
- Reported
- 5 Jul 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
Timeline
| 9 Jun 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Classified by FDA | +18 days |
| 5 Jul 2017 | 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
Firm is recalling a limited number of Green Tea and Red Bean ice cream due the possibility of the presence of metal fragments.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Green Tea Ice Cream: Sold under the brand names of: Trader Joe's Brand Matcha- 1 quart tubs, SKU 055740; Shirakiku brand Matcha and Fukuya brand, both in 3 gallon foodservice tubs.
Where it was distributed
DC locations in PA, TX, IL, CA, FL.
CaliforniaDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaIllinoisPennsylvaniaTexas
Stores named: Trader Joe's
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Firm is recalling a limited number of Green Tea and Red Bean ice cream due the possibility of the presence of metal fragments.
Which lots are affected?
Trader Joe's - All lots: Shirakiku brand - Lots 119-17, 128-17; Fukuya Brand - Lots 116-17, 117-17, 129-17.
Where was it sold?
DC locations in PA, TX, IL, CA, FL.
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 77520This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Shirakiku Red Bean Ice Cream foodservice tub recalled by Mikawaya.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Shirakiku Red Bean Ice Cream foodservice tub recalled by MikawayaShirakiku | Mikawaya | Foreign Material | 6 states |
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All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Shirakiku Red Bean Ice Cream foodservice tub recalled by MikawayaShirakiku | Mikawaya | Foreign Material | 6 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Mochi Ice Cream Chocolate, 6- pieces recalled by MikawayaMochi | Mikawaya | Other | CA |
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