FDA recall record

World Variety Produce Melissa's Spicy Edamame: Lightly seasoned with Japanese Chile recall — FDA F-1583-2018

The incorrect spice packet was included in the product package. The spice mix contains oyster sauce which is listed in ingredient or allergen statement.

Class IIIclassification
F-1583-2018official record ID
Jun 27, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordF-1583-2018
CategoryFood Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmWorld Variety Produce Inc.
Report dateJun 27, 2018
Recall initiation dateJun 12, 2018
Quantity1662 cases
LocationVernon, CA, United States

Official product description

Melissa's Spicy Edamame: Lightly seasoned with Japanese Chile and Sesame Oil. 7 oz. (1.98g) Keep Refrigerated UPC: 0-45255-14637 6 count and 12 count cases; Ingredients: Soybeans, water Sesame oil, Soy Sauce (soy Beans, Wheat and salt) Rice Wine vinegar, Chaotian chile, pepper, sugar, garlic, sodium glutamate. Flavoring packet included contains oyster sauce that is not declared. Label does state that product is manufactured in a facility that processes milk, egg, shellfish, tree nuts and peanuts. Distributed by World Variety Produce inc. Los Angeles, CA

Why the product was recalled

The incorrect spice packet was included in the product package. The spice mix contains oyster sauce which is listed in ingredient or allergen statement.

Distribution information

Arizona, California, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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