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FDA Food recall · Reported December 9, 2020

YAGUMO AMANATTO GIFT BOX 6P 6/19.01 OZ JAN Code: 49 03089 39050 4 Imported by JFC International Inc. Los Angeles, CA 90040

Ama Natto (Sugar coated sweet beans) imported from Japan contains mold or the product may develop mold prior the best before date.

Recall #
F-0178-2021
Affected scope
1050 units
Initiated
November 20, 2020
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J F C International Inc recalled YAGUMO AMANATTO GIFT BOX 6P 6/19.01 OZ JAN Code: 49 03089 39050 4 Imported by JFC I… - a moderate-severity action.

YAGUMO AMANATTO GIFT BOX 6P 6/19.01 OZ JAN Code: 49 03089 39050 4 Imported by JFC I… was recalled by J F C International Inc in December 9, 2020. Reason: Ama Natto (Sugar coated sweet beans) imported from Japan contains mold or the product may develop mold prior …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0178-2021 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

J F C International Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Ama Natto (Sugar coated sweet beans) imported from Japan contains mold or the product may develop mold prior ….

Moderate
severity level
1K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
December 9, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0178-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Food recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

YAGUMO AMANATTO GIFT BOX 6P 6/19.01 OZ JAN Code: 49 03089 39050 4 Imported by JFC International Inc. Los Angeles, CA 90040

Reason for recall

Ama Natto (Sugar coated sweet beans) imported from Japan contains mold or the product may develop mold prior the best before date.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0178-2021
Date reported December 9, 2020
Date initiated November 20, 2020
Recalling firm J F C International Inc
Firm location Commerce, CA
Affected scope 1050 units
Distribution U.S distribution to the following: CA, WA, AZ, TX, OH, IL, NJ, HI No foreign distribution.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

1050 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
YAGUMO AMANATTO GIFT BOX 6P 6/19.01 OZ JAN Code: 49 03089 39050 4 Imported by JFC International Inc. Los Angeles, CA 90040. Recalled by J F C International Inc. Units affected: 1050 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Ama Natto (Sugar coated sweet beans) imported from Japan contains mold or the product may develop mold prior the best before date.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on December 9, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0178-2021.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: U.S distribution to the following: CA, WA, AZ, TX, OH, IL, NJ, HI No foreign distribution..
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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