Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Azuma Foods Seasoned Octopus with Wasabi recall: May contain undeclared fish

Recall published 5 months ago

May contain undeclared fish.

Azuma Foods Other food products — recalled other food products
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared fish or shellfish

The product contains fish or shellfish that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids fish or shellfish, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare fish or shellfish, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-1075-2026
Published
June 11, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Azuma Foods
Product type
Other food products
Units affected
Retail: 545 cases (12 3-pack units/case); Foodservice: 3616 cases (12 units/case)
Distribution
California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Washington
Lot / code info
Retail - lot code, best by date: 1CFFDA2, 11/20/2026; 1CFGCH2, 12/18/2026; 1CFIBC2, 2/2/2027; 1CFJCG2, 3/19/2027; 1CFKBH2, 4/9/2027; 1CGBAH2, 6/30/2027. Foodservice - lot code, best by date: 1CFFCI2, 11/18/2026; 1CFFCJ2, 11/19/2026; 1CFFCJ2, 11/29/2026; 1CFFDA2, 11/20/2026; 1CFGCA2, 12/11/2026; 1CFGCA2, 12/11/2026; 1CFGCG2, 12/17/2026; 1CFGCH2, 12/18/2026; 1CFHBB2, 1/1/2027; 1CFIBC2, 2/2/2027; 1CFICI2, 2/18/2027; 1CFICJ2, 2/19/2027; 1CFJAF2, 2/26/2026; 1CFJCG2, 3/19/2027; 1CFKBG2, 4/8/2027; 1CFKBH2, 4/9/2027; 1CFKBH2, 4/9/2027; 1CFLAH2, 4/30/2027; 1CFLCJ2, 5/22/2027; 1CGBAH2, 6/30/2027; 1CGBBE2, 7/7/2027; 1CGBBE2, 7/7/2027; 1CGBCC2, 7/15/2027; 1CGBCC2, 7/15/2027; 1CGBCD2, 7/16/2027.
UPC codes
745329900647, 745329900746

Products covered by this recall

Seasoned Octopus with Wasabi

What the company announced

Azuma Foods International Inc., U.S.A. of Hayward, CA is recalling 545 cases of the 3 pack (5.3 oz.) Azuma Foods Brand Tako Wasabi- Seasoned Octopus with Wasabi retail packages, because they may contain undeclared fish. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled product was distributed in California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington via retail stores.

The Azuma Foods brand Tako Wasabi- Seasoned Octopus with Wasabi is sold in a 3-pack, Net WT. 5.3 oz. (150g) covered by a mylar sleeve with UPC 745329 90064 7. The individual packages are 50g.Distribution was from mid-August 2025 through May 2026.

The lot numbers can be found on the bottom of the mylar sleeve and the following are effected lots:

1CFFDA2

1CFGCH2

1CFIBC2

1CFJCG2

1CFKBH2

1CGBAH2

No allergic reactions have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated when it was uncovered that a mollusk extract had been replaced with a bonito extract, necessitating the fish allergen warning. The manufacturer failed to notify Azuma Foods of the recipe change.

Consumers who are allergic to fish should not consume the product. Consumers who have purchased Azuma Foods Brand Tako Wasabi- Seasoned Octopus with Wasabi are asked to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-(510) 782-1112 ext:1 8:30 AM- 5:30 PM PST

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 6 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 745329900647
  • 745329900746

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • OF JAPAN DISTRIBUTED BY

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 3 pack
  • 5.3 oz
  • 2.2 lbs

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Fish

Azuma Foods — The product contains fish or shellfish that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids fish or shellfish, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids fish or shellfish, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  3. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  4. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids fish or shellfish, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased Azuma Foods Brand Tako Wasabi- Seasoned Octopus with Wasabi are asked to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Azuma Foods International, Inc. U.S.A — Consumers: 1-(510) 782-1112 ext:1

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Azuma Foods other food products recalled?

May contain undeclared fish. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 745329900647, 745329900746; model number OF JAPAN DISTRIBUTED BY. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids fish or shellfish, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased Azuma Foods Brand Tako Wasabi- Seasoned Octopus with Wasabi are asked to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Washington.

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