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WISMETTAC ASIAN FOODS
CSWH grade C (62)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 61.75.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | F (20) | 3 Class I, 1 Class II, 2 Class III (36 points) · 6 events For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | B (84) | Tier A: 0 of 8 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 2 of 8 products (FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6) · C (58) (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 (5 undeclared allergen, 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, Jan 16, 2025 · Undeclared allergen · FDA event 96160, 3 products (counted once)
Front Panel: Shirakiku brand, CURVEE PUFFS CORN PUFF SNACK, Curry Flavor, NET WT 2.46 oz (70 g); Rear panel:Best Before YYYY.MM.DD; Nutritional Facts: 2.5 servings per container; Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.; 13409 Orden Drive, Santa Fe Spring, CA 90670; Product of Japan; UPC 74410 78512
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Undeclared allergen (Milk) in Shirakiku brand Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack
- Code information
- All lots
- Recalling firm
- Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
- Dates
- Recall started Jan 16, 2025; classified Feb 11, 2025
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record F-0548-2025: openFDA · Report an error
Front Panel: Shirakiku brand, CURVEE PUFFS CORN PUFF SNACK, Sea Salt & Umami Flavor, NET WT 2.46 oz (70 g); Rear panel:Best Before YYYY.MM.DD; Nutritional Facts: 2.5 servings per container; Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.; 13409 Orden Drive, Santa Fe Spring, CA 90670; Product of Japan; UPC 74410 78512
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Undeclared allergen (Milk) in Shirakiku brand Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack
- Code information
- All lots
- Recalling firm
- Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
- Dates
- Recall started Jan 16, 2025; classified Feb 11, 2025
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record F-0549-2025: openFDA · Report an error
Front Panel: Shirakiku brand, CURVEE PUFFS CORN PUFF SNACK, Corn Potage Flavor, NET WT 2.46 oz (70 g); Rear panel:Best Before YYYY.MM.DD; Nutritional Facts: 2.5 servings per container; Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.; 13409 Orden Drive, Santa Fe Spring, CA 90670; Product of Japan; UPC 74410 78512
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Undeclared allergen (Milk) in Shirakiku brand Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack
- Code information
- All lots
- Recalling firm
- Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
- Dates
- Recall started Jan 16, 2025; classified Feb 11, 2025
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record F-0550-2025: openFDA · Report an error
Class I, Oct 9, 2024 · Undeclared allergen · FDA event 95518
The outer package of the recalled product, Shirakiku Korean Seasoned Seaweed Korean Seaweed, is INCORRECTLY labeled as follows: (Principal Display Panel) Roasted Seaweed 10-0.91 OZ (26 G) PACKAGES (NET WT 9.1 OZ (260 G). (Back Display) ROASTED SEAWEED Organic Yaki Nori Ingredients: Organic Seaweed. Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 PRODUCT OF KOREA UPC 074410495534 ITEM 49549B. The recalled product was distributed in cases identified as Wismettac ITEM No.51603 SEASONED SEAWEED (KOREAN IWANORI FULL 5SH X 5PKG SHIRAKIKU) NET WT 12/3.5 OZ (100 G) DISTRIBUTED BY Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 PRODUCT OF KOREA. The CORRECT outer packaging is identified as follows: (Principal Display Panel) Shirakiku KOREAN SEASONED SEAWEED KOREAN SEAWEED 5-0.7 OZ (20G) PACKAGES NET WT. 3.5 OZ (100 G) (Back Display) KOREAN SEASONED SEAWEED INGREDIENTS: CORN OIL, SEAWEED, SEASAME OIL, SALT. CONTAINS SEASAME. DISTRIBUTED BY Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670 PRODUCT OF KOREA ITEM NO. 51603 UPC 074410516031
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Undeclared allergens; sesame
- Code information
- All Best By Dates
- Recalling firm
- Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
- Dates
- Recall started Oct 9, 2024; classified Nov 5, 2024
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record F-0120-2025: openFDA · Report an error
Class III, Mar 20, 2023 · Other reasons · FDA event 91939, 2 products (counted once)
FURIKAKE SEASONED ROASTED SEAWEED FLAKES SEAFOOD Product number: 38245 Brand name: Shirakiku Distributed by: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. 13409 Orden Drive Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Product was found to have the incorrect crustacean named on products
- Code information
- UPC 074410382452
- Recalling firm
- Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
- Dates
- Recall started Mar 20, 2023; classified Apr 6, 2023
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record F-0695-2023: openFDA · Report an error
FURIKAKE SEASONED ROASTED SEAWEED FLAKES SPICY Product #38246 Brand name: Shirakiku Distributed by: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. 13409 Orden Drive Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Product was found to have the incorrect crustacean named on products
- Code information
- UPC: 074410382469
- Recalling firm
- Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
- Dates
- Recall started Mar 20, 2023; classified Apr 6, 2023
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record F-0696-2023: openFDA · Report an error
Class II, Feb 14, 2023 · Undeclared allergen · FDA event 91703, 2 products (counted once)
Chili Pepper Powder (ICHIMI TOGARASHI) 300g UPC: 074410341169 Brand: Shirakiku Distributed by: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Product of China
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Product was found to contain sesame that were not declared on the ingredient label.
- Code information
- Lot number 12262023
- Recalling firm
- Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
- Dates
- Recall started Feb 14, 2023; classified Mar 7, 2023
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record F-0415-2023: openFDA · Report an error
SPICE SHICHIMI TOGARASHI 300g UPC: 074410341213 Brand: Shirakiku Distributed by: Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 Product of China
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Product was found to contain sesame that were not declared on the ingredient label. Potential for product mix up, so product i being recalled out of an abundance of caution
- Code information
- Lot number 12262023
- Recalling firm
- Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
- Dates
- Recall started Feb 14, 2023; classified Mar 7, 2023
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record F-0416-2023: openFDA · Report an error
Class III, Nov 30, 2022 · Undeclared allergen · FDA event 91232, 2 products (counted once)
Premium Quality Shirakiku Fish Sausage Original Net wt. 9.8 oz. (280g) UPC 074410366414 Ingredients: Fish meat (bream, sugar, sodium tripolyphosphate, wheat starch, corn oil, less than 1.5% of salt, soy protein, sugar, maltodextrin, onion powder, garlic powder, yeast extract, disodium inosinate, disodium guamylate, oleoresin black pepper, garlic oil, onion oil, nutmeg oil, corn starch, monosodium glutamate, dextrose anhydrous, d-xylose, sodium tripolyphosphate, glucose, ginger extract, cochineal extract color. Contains: Bream, Wheat, Soybean This product was processed in a facility that also processes food containing egg, milk, crustacean. May contain traces of egg, milk, crustacean. Product of Korea Imported by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Undeclared collagen (bovine dermis) casing
- Code information
- All lots
- Recalling firm
- Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
- Dates
- Recall started Nov 30, 2022; classified Dec 23, 2022
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record F-0209-2023: openFDA · Report an error
Premium Quality Shirakiku Fish Sausage Jalapeno Net wt. 9.8 oz. (280g) UPC 074410366421 Ingredients: Fish meat (bream, sugar, sodium tripolyphosphate, wheat starch, corn oil, less than 1.5% of salt, soy protein, sugar, maltodextrin, onion powder, garlic powder, yeast extract, disodium inosinate, disodium guamylate, oleoresin black pepper, garlic oil, onion oil, nutmeg oil, corn starch, monosodium glutamate, jalapeno, paprika extract, dextrose anhydrous, d-xylose, dried ginger, oleoresin ginger, sodium tripolyphosphate, cochineal extract color. Contains: Bream, Wheat, Soybean This product was processed in a facility that also processes food containing egg, milk, crustacean. May contain traces of egg, milk, crustacean. Product of Korea Imported by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Undeclared collagen (bovine dermis) casing
- Code information
- All lots
- Recalling firm
- Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
- Dates
- Recall started Nov 30, 2022; classified Dec 23, 2022
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record F-0210-2023: openFDA · Report an error
Class I, Jul 22, 2022 · Undeclared allergen · FDA event 90666
Marutomo Dashi Soup Base, Item # #37402 Ingredients: Dried Shaved Skipjack Tuna, Fish Extract (Dried Skipjack Tuna, Salt, Sea Bream Bone, Yeast Extract), Kelp Extract (Kelp Extract, Sorbitol, Maltitol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate (Cassava), Salt, Ethyl Alcohol, Kelp Product of Japan Distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 UPC 0 74410 37402 0 NET WT. 17.63 OZ (1.1 LB) 500g
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Undeclared allergens; wheat and soy.
- Code information
- All Best Before dates distributed between July 1, 2021 through July 22, 2022.
- Recalling firm
- Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.
- Dates
- Recall started Jul 22, 2022; classified Aug 18, 2022
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record F-1555-2022: 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 Blue No. 1 Tier B in 1 of 8 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.
FD&C Red No. 40 Tier B in 1 of 8 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. 6 Tier B in 1 of 8 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)(44): 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 (2)
- SALMON FLAKES · UPC 74410040017 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Red No. 40 ("fd and c red no 40"); B FD&C Yellow No. 6 ("fd and c yellow no 6") · Report an error - SWEETENED RED BEAN · UPC 74410710705 · FoodData Central record of Oct 28, 2021
B FD&C Blue No. 1 ("fd and c blue no 1") · Report an error
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FDA warning letters to Wismettac Asian Foods, 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.