Shirakiku Gyoza Recall: Pork Labeled as Beef
Ajinomoto Windsor recalls ~6,000 lbs of Shirakiku Gyoza Dumplings labeled as beef but containing undeclared pork due to misbranding.
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misbranding
What happened, in plain English
Ajinomoto Windsor Inc. is recalling approximately 6,000 pounds of Shirakiku Gyoza Dumplings with Beef because the product is misbranded. The packages are labeled as containing beef, but they actually contain pork, which is not declared on the label. This issue was discovered by the sole purchaser of the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275541-shirakiku-gyoza-recall-pork-labeled-as-beef.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275541-shirakiku-gyoza-recall-pork-labeled-as-beef · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #020-2016
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“Shirakiku Gyoza Recall: Pork Labeled as Beef.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275541-shirakiku-gyoza-recall-pork-labeled-as-beef. Based on USDA FSIS recall #020-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/recall-notification-report-020-2016-pork-products).
Why it’s dangerous
The hazard is misbranding, meaning the product contains an ingredient (pork) that is not listed on the label. This poses a risk to consumers who may have allergies to pork or dietary restrictions that prohibit pork consumption. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased 4-lb. plastic bag packages of Shirakiku Gyoza Dumplings with Beef from institutional or retail locations nationwide are affected. Individuals with pork allergies, those avoiding pork for religious reasons, or anyone concerned about undeclared ingredients are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 4-lb. plastic bag packages of Shirakiku Gyoza Dumplings with Beef. Look for a best if used by date of June 6, 2017, and the USDA establishment number Est. 18356 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- Brand
Shirakiku- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Check Your Product
Verify if you have 4-lb. plastic bag packages of Shirakiku Gyoza Dumplings with Beef with a best if used by date of June 6, 2017.
Contact the Manufacturer
Call Andrew Saunders, Director of Production Control, at (503) 734-1526 if you have questions about this recall.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2016.
- FSIS closed the recall
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #020-2016 (February 23, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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