FDA Food recall F-1044-2020
Kasugai brand Matcha Ame (Green tea candy)
- FDA Food
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2020-08-05
On 2020-08-05 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Kasugai brand Matcha Ame (Green tea candy) by J F C International, citing undeclared soybean which is contained in lubricant in candy mold.
Read the official FDA Food notice
| Agency | FDA Food |
|---|---|
| Recall number | F-1044-2020 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2020-07-16 |
| Published | 2020-08-05 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:50 UTC |
| Company | J F C International |
| Distribution | AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA |
Product
Kasugai brand Matcha Ame (Green tea candy); 4.58 oz. plastic bag; 2 x 12 individual items per case Product of Japan Ingredients: glucose syrup, sugar, green tea powder, palm oil, artificial flavor. The label should include "mold lubricant oil (palm, rapseed, soybeans) Distributed by JFC International Inc. Los Angeles, CA UPC: 4 901326 035102
Reason
Undeclared soybean which is contained in lubricant in candy mold.
Identifiers
| upc | 4901326035102 |
|---|---|
| code_info | JFC Item#21245 - all lots |
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:50 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1044-2020%22
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