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Fu Zhou Fish balls recall: Undeclared Allergen – Sesame, Wheat

Recall published 9 months ago

Undeclared Allergen – Sesame, Wheat

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4 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared sesame

The product contains sesame that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids sesame, 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 wheat and/or sesame run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare sesame, 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

Published
January 27, 2026
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Fu Zhou
Product type
Seafood
Distribution
Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Texas, Washington
Reports of harm
To date, no illnesses have been reported.

Products covered by this recall

Fish balls

What the company announced

Commerce, CA – Koikoi Trading Inc. is recalling certain lots of FU ZHOU FISH BALL products in multiple pack sizes (200g, 400g, and 5LB) because the products may contain undeclared allergens: wheat and sesame. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat and/or sesame run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The products were distributed through foodservice and e-commerce channels and may have reached consumers through direct delivery to restaurant customers, distributors, and online fulfillment. Distribution reach may include CA, WA, OR, NY, FL, TX, NJ, IL, MA, GA, AZ, NV, CO.

Product Details / How to Identify:

Product Name: FU ZHOU FISH BALL

Brand: YABA

Storage: Keep Frozen

Pack Size Details:

200g (consumer pack)

UPC / Item #81009389866 item#27010

Lot Code(s): 08/12/2025

Best By / Expiration Date ：08/11/2027 400g (consumer pack)

UPC / Item # 81009389131 ITEM# 27550

Lot Code(s):09/02/2025

Best By / Expiration Date(s): 09/01/2027 5LB (foodservice pack)

Pack Size: 4/5LB

UPC / Item #: UPC: 81009389132 | Item #: 27530

Lot Code(s): 11/11/2025

Best By / Expiration Date(s): 11/12/2027

Shelf Life: 24 months

Health Risk / Illnesses:

To date, no illnesses have been reported.

Reason for Recall:

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product potentially containing wheat and sesame was distributed in packaging/labeling that did not declare the presence of these allergens in the ingredient statement and allergen declaration. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

What Customers/Consumers Should Do:

Consumers who have an allergy to wheat and/or sesame should not consume the products. Foodservice customers should stop using the products, segregate any remaining inventory, and label it as “Hold – Recall.” Please contact Koikoi Trading Inc. at 323-588-9888 Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (Pacific Time) or [email protected] for return/credit/replacement instructions.

Product Name: FU ZHOU FISH BALL 200g(Consumer pack) UPC 81009389866

Item#27010 Lot Code(s): 08/12/2025 Best By / Expiration Date：

08/11/2027 Recall scope: Includes all units within the 24-month shelf life (2years). Consumers should verify the UPC and Best By/ Expiration date printed on the package

Product Name: FU ZHOU FISH BALL 400g(Consumer pack) UPC 81009389131

Item#27550 Lot Code(s): 09/02/2025 Best By / Expiration Date：

09/01/2027 Recall scope: Includes all units within the 24-month shelf life (2years). Consumers should verify the UPC and Best By/ Expiration date printed on the package

Product Name: FU ZHOU FISH BALL 5LB(Consumer pack) UPC 81009389132

Item#27530 Lot Code(s): 11/11/2025 Best By / Expiration Date：

11/12/2027 Recall scope: Includes all units within the 24-month shelf life (2years). Consumers should verify the UPC and Best By/ Expiration date printed on the package

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.

Model or item number

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

  • 81009389866
  • 27010
  • 81009389131
  • 27550
  • 27530

Package size

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

  • 5 LB

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 Sesame

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

  1. If anyone in your household avoids sesame, 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 sesame, 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: Foodservice customers should stop using the products, segregate any remaining inventory, and label it as “Hold – Recall.” Please contact Koikoi Trading Inc. at 323-588-9888 Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (Pacific Time) or [email protected] for return/credit/replacement instructions.

Company contact: Koikoi Trading Inc. — Consumers: Koikoi Trading Inc., 323-588-9888

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.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Fu Zhou seafood recalled?

Undeclared Allergen – Sesame, Wheat People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat and/or sesame run the risk of a 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: model number 81009389866, 27010, 81009389131. 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 sesame, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Foodservice customers should stop using the products, segregate any remaining inventory, and label it as “Hold – Recall.” Please contact Koikoi Trading Inc. at 323-588-9888 Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (Pacific Time) or [email protected] for return/credit/replacement instructions.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Texas and others.

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