# FDA recall F-1044-2020

> **J F C International Inc** · Class II · food recall initiated 2020-07-16.

## 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 for recall

Undeclared soybean which is contained in lubricant in candy mold.

## 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

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** F-1044-2020
- **Recalling firm:** J F C International Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** food
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2020-07-16
- **Report date:** 2020-08-05
- **Termination date:** 2020-09-03

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Commerce, CA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=F-1044-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall F-1044-2020. Retrieved 2026-05-27 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/F-1044-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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