CLASS II Food recall · Reported 2 Oct 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
Miso Katsuo Ninniku (Pickled Garlic) recalled by Niitakaya USA
Niitakaya USA is recalling Miso Katsuo Ninniku (Pickled Garlic), distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 29 Aug 2024 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-1834-2024
- FDA event ID
- 95293
- Recalling firm
- Niitakaya USA, Montebello, CA
- Brand
- Miso Katsuo
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 29 Aug 2024
- FDA classified
- 25 Sep 2024
- Reported
- 2 Oct 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Tofu & Soy
Timeline
| 29 Aug 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Sep 2024 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 2 Oct 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Undeclared allergen (Fish) Ingredient
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
Miso Katsuo Ninniku (Pickled Garlic), Net WT 5.2 OZ (147g) Products of China; Imported By Niitakaya U.S.A. Inc., Motebello, CA 90640 ITEM No. 3701
Where it was distributed
Affected products were distributed in 7 states (AZ, CA, GA, HI, NJ, TX, WA) with 47 direct consignees.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Undeclared allergen (Fish) Ingredient
Which lots are affected?
Best By Dates: 12/25/24 through 08/11/25
Where was it sold?
Affected products were distributed in 7 states (AZ, CA, GA, HI, NJ, TX, WA) with 47 direct consignees.
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 95293| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Shiso Katsuo Ninniku (Pink Pickled Garlic) recalled by Niitakaya USAShiso Katsuo | Niitakaya USA | Undeclared Allergens | 7 states |
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All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Shiso Katsuo Ninniku (Pink Pickled Garlic) recalled by Niitakaya USAShiso Katsuo | Niitakaya USA | Undeclared Allergens | 7 states |
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