Hikari Miso International, Inc. recalls Hikari Enjuku Koji Miso Mutenka; 26.6 oz. plastic tub with lid. UPC 4 905663 003007
Hikari Miso International recalls 26.6 oz. plastic tub of Enjuku Koji Miso Mutenka due to missing soy allergen labeling in US distribution. Consumers may face allergic reactions if unaware of soy content.
Lower-risk recall
Miso product manufactured in Japan was distributed in US with no English labeling and therefore soy beans not properly declared on label as an allergen.
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What happened, in plain English
Hikari Miso International is recalling 26.6 oz. plastic tubs of Enjuku Koji Miso Mutenka because they were sold in the US without English labeling, meaning soybeans aren't properly declared as an allergen. This could cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to soy. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17736-hikari-miso-enjuku-koji-miso-mutenka-recall-missing-soy-allergen.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17736-hikari-miso-enjuku-koji-miso-mutenka-recall-missing-soy-allergen · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1189-2019
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“Hikari Miso Enjuku Koji Miso Mutenka Recall: Missing Soy Allergen Label.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17736-hikari-miso-enjuku-koji-miso-mutenka-recall-missing-soy-allergen. Based on FDA recall #F-1189-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1189-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The miso product was distributed in the US without English labeling, so soybeans weren't properly declared as an allergen on the label. This means people with soy allergies might not know the product contains soy and could react to it.
Who’s affected
People who own or use the recalled miso product in the US are at risk if they have soy allergies. Those with soy allergies should avoid consuming it without checking the label.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the 26.6 oz. plastic tub with lid labeled 'Hikari Enjuku Koji Miso Mutenka' with UPC 4 905663 003007. The product was sold in the US with a best before date of October 28, 2019.
- Brand
Hikari Miso- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Label
Look for the product name and UPC code on the label to confirm it's the recalled item.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe for people with soy allergies?
No, the product was distributed in the US without English labeling, so soybeans aren't properly declared as an allergen. People with soy allergies should avoid it.
What should I do if I have this product?
Check the label for the product name and UPC code to confirm it's the recalled item. If you have it, you may need to avoid it due to the missing allergen label.
Is there a remedy for this recall?
The recall record states the remedy is null, meaning no specific action is required beyond checking the label and avoiding the product if you have soy allergies.
Contact Hikari Miso
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hikari Miso to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1189-2019 — Hikari Miso Hikari Miso Hello, I own a Hikari Miso that is covered by recall F-1189-2019 from Hikari Miso. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA 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: FDA Recall #F-1189-2019 (February 1, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1189-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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