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Wismettac Recalls Monaka Choco for Undeclared Coconut Allergen

Wismettac Asian Foods recalls frozen Monaka treats because they do not list coconut as an ingredient, posing a risk to those with allergies.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1484-2019FoodWismettac Asian Foods ›
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Recalling firmWismettac Asian Foods, INC13409 Orden Dr · Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670-6336
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Wismettac Asian Foods is recalling a small quantity of frozen Monaka Belgium Choco & Kurumi Daiichi F bars. The product does not declare coconut as an ingredient on its label. This matters because consumers with coconut allergies may unknowingly consume the allergen, leading to a serious health reaction. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17373-wismettac-recalls-monaka-choco-for-undeclared-coconut-allergen.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17373-wismettac-recalls-monaka-choco-for-undeclared-coconut-allergen · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1484-2019

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“Wismettac Recalls Monaka Choco for Undeclared Coconut Allergen.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17373-wismettac-recalls-monaka-choco-for-undeclared-coconut-allergen. Based on FDA recall #F-1484-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1484-2019%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on June 10, 2019, that Wismettac Asian Foods voluntarily recalled Monaka Belgium Choco & Kurumi Daiichi F due to undeclared coconut allergens. The product was distributed in California.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Wismettac Asian Foods
  • Product: Monaka Belgium Choco & Kurumi Daiichi F
  • Size: 2.68 oz. (76 g)
  • UPC: 0 74410 71769 8
  • JAN Code: 4954445101189
  • Distribution: California only

The hazard

The product does not declare coconut as an ingredient or allergen. The hazard was discovered by the product team in Japan.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. has had 12 other recalls on record since May 16, 2019. Other recent recalls of similar products include HEYTEA Recalls Coconut Drink 1 Due to Undeclared Milk (March 30, 2026), D'Dioses Coconut Ice Pop Recall: Undeclared Allergens in Product (May 4, 2026), and Winfield's CWB Chocolate Bar Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergen Risk (April 27, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for plastic-wrapped frozen bars labeled "MONAKA BELGIUM CHOCO & KURUMI DAIICHI F" weighing 2.68 oz (76 g). Verify the UPC is 0 74410 71769 8 or JAN Code 4954445101189. The product is distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

  • Brand
    Wismettac Asian Foods
  • Product
    Wismettac Asian Foods, INC recalls MONAKA BELGIUM CHOCO & KURUMI DAIICHI F, 2.68 oz. (76 g), Plastic wrapping Keep Frozen Product of Japan distributed by
  • Category
    Food

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in California.

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FDA distribution: “CA only” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: California.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 14 days after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Jun 10, 201912. FDA classified it Class II: Jun 19, 201923. FDA terminated the recall: Jun 24, 201934. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Jun 26, 201942019
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. FDA terminated the recall
  4. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-1484-2019 (June 10, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1484-2019 to see it in context.
  • 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 FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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