Missing Allergen Display: Okukaiseido

Okuikaiseido Co., Ltd released an apology notice on Oct 12, 2017, informing that they have found out that some of their products contain "milk”. They have not displayed this allergen information since the commencement of its sale since 20 years ago. They have also stated that their ingredients and manufacturing processing has not been changed and they have informed the relevant Health Bureau about this on Oct 6, 2017. No health damage has been reported due to this. The company will recall about 4300 pieces of the items affected with expiry dates ending Sep, 2018.

Items affected:

梅風味昆布茶揃い５人様用 (Plum flavor Konbu Tea for 5 servings)

梅風味昆布茶揃い１６人様用 (Plum flavor Konbu Tea for 16 servings)

Regulatory Check: Current Allergen Display Requirements:

There are currently 27 items in the allergens list and they are divided into two groups:

Mandatory allergen display required (7 items):

1. Shrimp/Prawn

2. Crab

3. Wheat

4. Buck wheat

5. Egg

6. Milk

7. Peanuts

Recommended for display (20 items):

1. Abalone

2. Squid

3. Salmon Roe

4. Oranges

5. Cashew Nut

6. Kiwifruit

7. Beef

8. Walnuts

9. Sesame

10. Salmon

11. Mackerel

12. Soybeans

13. Chicken

14. Bananas

15. Pork

16. “Matsutake” mushrooms

17. Peaches

18. Yams

19. Apples

20. Gelatin

Source article:

Annoucement from Okuikaiseido

Related news:

http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/osaka/news/20171015-OYO1T50006.html

FAQ about Allergen display in Japan (English)

http://www.caa.go.jp/foods/pdf/food_index_8_161222_0001.pdf (Japanese)