# FDA recall F-1478-2014

> **New Japan International, Inc.** · Class II · food recall initiated 2014-01-20.

## Product

Dried Tapioca Pearl, Net Wt. 7oz, 50 bags/carton, UPC Code 0893467803068

## Reason for recall

Product contains unapproved colors, 16185-Amaranth (E123)-Delisted FD&C Red #2, 45170-Rhodamine B-Basic Violet 10, 42000-Malachite Green-Basic Green 4, 4100-Auramine O-Basic Yellow 2, and undeclared colors FD&C Yellow #5 and FD&C Blue #1.

## Distribution

CA, FL, WA, VA, TX, UT, NY, MS, KS, MA

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** F-1478-2014
- **Recalling firm:** New Japan International, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** food
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2014-01-20
- **Report date:** 2014-02-26
- **Termination date:** 2014-07-21

- **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-1478-2014

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall F-1478-2014. Retrieved 2026-06-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/F-1478-2014. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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