Wismettac Asian Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack

Summary

Company Announcement Date:

January 28, 2025

FDA Publish Date:

January 28, 2025

Product Type:

Food & Beverages

Snack Food Item

Allergens

Reason for Announcement:

Recall Reason Description

Undeclared milk.

Company Name:

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.

Brand Name:

Brand Name(s)

Product Description:

Product Description

Snack foods-Corn Puffs

Company Announcement

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA is expanding its January 17, 2025 recall of 2.46 oz packages of Shirakiku brand Curvee Puffs Corn Puff Snack Curry Flavor. The expansion now includes two additional flavors; Sea Salt & Umami Flavor and Corn Potage Flavor. The product contains the undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume those products.

The product was distributed nationwide in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI through retail stores, restaurants, online business. The product was also exported to Mexico and Peru.

The product is packaged in a 2.46 oz flexible bag. The UPC for the product is located on the back right side of the product package. This issue affected all lot codes or date codes.

The contamination was discovered after samples were collected from a store in Baltimore, Maryland and subsequent analysis by State of Maryland Department of Health Laboratories Administration revealed the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in some 200g packages of Daily Veggies Enoki Mushroom form Korea. Remaining products in the warehouse had been destroyed.

Consumers who have purchased 200g packages of Daily Veggies Enoki Mushroom from October to November of 2024 are urged to destroy the products immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-808-1018.

Consumers who have purchased Dynacare Baby Powder (see products/lots below) should discontinue use immediately and return it for a full refund.

Item Number	Item Description	Packing Size	UPC Code
#78512	SNACK CURVEE PUFF CURRY SK	20/ 2.46 OZ	074410785123
#65155	SNACK CURVEE PUFFS SEA SALT & UMAMI SK	20/ 2.46 OZ	074410651558
#65156	SNACK CURVEE PUFFS CORN POTAGE SK	20/ 2.46 OZ	074410651565

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue.

The recall was initiated after discovering that the product contained an undeclared allergen (milk). The last distribution of the product in the marketplace was on January 10, 2025.

Consumers who have purchased the product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at recall@wismettacusa.com.

Link to Initial Press Release