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WEL-PAC
CSWH grade B (80)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 79.8333.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | C (60) | 1 Class I (10 points) · 1 event For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | A (90) | Tier A: 0 of 30 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 5 of 30 products (FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 5, Bleached flour, FD&C Blue No. 1) · B (72) (15%) · products |
| FDA warning letters (20%) | A (100) | None found to the owner Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026. |
Shown, not graded: recall reasons (1 other reasons) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.
Recalls, Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
Class I, Nov 17, 2021 · Other reasons · FDA event 89079
WEL-PAC Brand Shrimp Dashi No Moto - Powdered Shrimp Stock; Net Wt. 1.75 oz. (0.35.oz x 5 bags) 49.6 g UPC: 0 11152 83660 7 Product of Japan; Imported by JFC International Inc., Los Angeles, CA 90040 INGREDIENTS: SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, GLUCOSE, SHRIMP EXTRACT POWDER (TAPIOCA, SWEET POTATO, CORN, SHRIMP, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SALT, BEET, SOYBEAN, DISODIUM SUCCINATE), SHRIMP POWDER, CORN OIL, DISODIUM SUCCINATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CITRIC ACID, MIXED SEASONING (MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DISODIUM SUCCINATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, HYDROLYZED PROTEIN (CORN, WHEAT, SOYBEAN, TAPIOCA), DEXTRIN, SALT, SUGAR, POTATO STARCH). CONTAINS: CRUSTACEAN SHELLFISH (SHRIMP), SOYBEAN, WHEAT
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Manufacturer notified US supplier that powdered shrimp stock did not declare fish (hydrolyzed protein that contains bonito, sardine and tuna), on the label.
- Code information
- All lots
- Recalling firm
- J F C International Inc
- Dates
- Recall started Nov 17, 2021; classified Dec 2, 2021
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record F-0231-2022: openFDA · Report an error
Store-brand and co-packer recalls count on a brand only when a UPC in the recall matches one of its products.
Ingredients on our watch list
FD&C Red No. 40 Tier B in 2 of 30 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(34): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
FD&C Yellow No. 5 Tier B in 2 of 30 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(43): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
Bleached flour Tier B in 1 of 30 products
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(6): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
FD&C Blue No. 1 Tier B in 1 of 30 products
- HHS/FDA phase-out of petroleum-based food dyes (announced 2025-04-22; voluntary industry pledges, no rule): FDA phase-out target, effective Dec 31, 2027.
- Texas SB 25, 89th Legislature (2025), Health and Safety Code § 431.0815 (warning label), § 431.0815(a)(7): warning label required by state law (TX), effective Jan 1, 2027. Under court challenge: American Beverage Association v. Paxton.
- West Virginia HB 2354 (2025), W. Va. Code § 16-7-2(b)(7): banned in food by state law (WV), effective Jan 1, 2028. Under court challenge (enforcement blocked for now): International Association of Color Manufacturers v. Singh.
Products (5)
- CHOW MEIN STIR-FRY NOODLES · UPC 11152238357 · FoodData Central record of Aug 31, 2023
B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow no 5") · Report an error - GARI SHOGA (SLICED GINGER) · UPC 11152687636 · FoodData Central record of Nov 16, 2023
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red 40") · Report an error - PANKO JAPANESE STYLE BREAD CRUMBS · UPC 11152035697 · FoodData Central record of Dec 22, 2022
B Bleached flour ("bleached wheat flour") · Report an error - PICKLED GINGER · UPC 11152185255 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red no 40") · Report an error - WASABI KOREAN SEAWEED SNACK, WASABI · UPC 11152295060 · FoodData Central record of Jul 29, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue no 1"); B FD&C Yellow No. 5 ("fd and c yellow no 5") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to JFC International Inc., Oct 29, 2021 to Oct 29, 2026
None found from FDA food offices.
FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.