RECALL: Wismettac Asian Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack Curry Flavor
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Summary
Company Announcement Date:
January 17, 2025
FDA Publish Date:
January 20, 2025
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Allergens
Reason for Announcement:
Undeclared milk.
Company Name:
Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
Brand Name:
Shirakiku
Product Description:
Snack foods-Corn Puffs
Company Announcement
Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA is recalling 2.46 oz packages of Shirakiku brand Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack Curry Flavor. The product contains the undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume those products.
The product was distributed nationwide in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI through retail stores, restaurants, online business. The product was also exported to Mexico.
The product is packaged in a 2.46 oz flexible bag. The UPC for the product is 07441078512, located on the back right side of the product package. This issue affected all lot codes or date codes.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue.
The recall was initiated after discovering that the product contained an undeclared allergen (milk). The last distribution of the product in the marketplace was on January 10, 2025.
Consumers who have purchased the product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at recall@wismettacusa.com.
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
Media:
Associated Press (AP)
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* We believe that none of the product being recalled were processed or offered through the national office
* We strongly encourage you to notify your agencies within one business day from receipt of this notice.
* ALL cased and uncased inventories, both at the member level and agency level, need to be checked. This product may have entered member and agency warehouses through salvage, local donations, TEFAP, local purchases, retail pickups, food drives, or other avenues.
* For additional local details, please contact the Health Department(s) for the area(s) your food bank serves.
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