Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Chuka Ika Sansai ECO - International name and Natural Chuka Recalled by Azuma Foods International Inc USA Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

Date: December 4, 2015
Company: Azuma Foods International Inc USA
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Food)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Azuma Foods International Inc USA directly.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

Chuka Ika Sansai ECO - International name and Natural Chuka Ika Sansai for US (Seasoned Squid Salad); Net Wt.: 4.4 lbs. (2 kg) for US customer: 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) for European customer. Second lot: Net Wt. 2.2 lbs (8 pkg/1 kg) for European customer 4.4.lbs (2 kg) Shelf life is 24 months for US, 18 months for EU customer per request. Perishable/Keep frozen Until Use; Thaw under refrigeration immediately before use. Ingredients: Squid (Peru. Wild), Yamakurage (lettuce stem) Kikurage Mushroom, Bamboo Shoot, Seasoned Ginger (ginger, water, cane sugar, salt, distilled white vinegar, citric acid), Sesame Seed, Sugar, Natural Vinegar, White Soy Sauce (water, salt, soybeans, wheat), Sweet Rice Wine, Natural Rice Wine, Sesame Oil, Sorbitol (2 g per 100g serving) Salt, Kelp Extract, Bonito Extract, Red Pepper, Dextrose, Yeast Extract, Xanthan Gum, Annatto, Sodium Phosphate. Allergen Information: Contains Squid, Fish Extract (Bonito) Sesame See, Soy, Wheat. Manufactured by: Azuma Foods International Inc., U.S.A. Hayward, CA 94545 Processed in the U.S. A.

Quantity: 138 cases lot 25-1429 and 124 cases of lot 26-0937: Additional 1179 cases for final recall expansion.

Why Was This Recalled?

Firm was notified by EU of a positive sample for Listeria Monocytogenes in Squid Salad tested by their customer in the Netherlands. A second customer reported an additional positive finding and an additional lot of Squid Salad was also recalled.

Where Was This Sold?

Three US Customers and One customer in Holland. Second lot bonded and tested in Switzerland but final destination was same customer in Holland. Additional customer in United Kingdom.

About Azuma Foods International Inc USA

Azuma Foods International Inc USA has 5 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report