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FDA Food recall F-1044-2020

Kasugai brand Matcha Ame (Green tea candy)

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.

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AgencyFDA Food
Recall numberF-1044-2020
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2020-07-16
Published2020-08-05
Last updated2026-09-13 11:50 UTC
CompanyJ F C International
DistributionAL, 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

upc4901326035102
code_infoJFC 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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