CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Aug 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Kasugai Matcha Ame (Green tea candy) recalled by J F C International
J F C International is recalling Kasugai Matcha Ame (Green tea candy), distributed in 24 states. The recall was initiated on 16 Jul 2020 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-1044-2020
- FDA event ID
- 86088
- Recalling firm
- J F C International, Commerce, CA
- Brand
- Kasugai Matcha
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Jul 2020
- FDA classified
- 28 Jul 2020
- Reported
- 5 Aug 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Mold
- Product category
- Candy
Timeline
| 16 Jul 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Jul 2020 | Classified by FDA | +12 days |
| 5 Aug 2020 | 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
Undeclared soybean which is contained in lubricant in candy mold.
Product as listed by the FDA
Kasugai brand Matcha Ame (Green tea candy); 4.58 oz. plastic bag; 2 x 12 individual items per case Product of Japan Ingredients: glucose syrup, sugar, green tea powder, palm oil, artificial flavor. The label should include "mold lubricant oil (palm, rapseed, soybeans) Distributed by JFC International Inc. Los Angeles, CA UPC: 4 901326 035102
Where it was distributed
AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE< FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME. NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA
AlabamaArizonaCaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisMassachusettsMarylandMaineNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth Carolina
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Undeclared soybean which is contained in lubricant in candy mold.
Which lots are affected?
JFC Item#21245 - all lots
Where was it sold?
AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE< FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME. NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA
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.
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