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Inaccurate Expiration Date Labeling has been detected in Organic ancient wheat orange chocolate pound cake.

February 27 2025

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On February 13, 2025, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan announced a recall regarding the product Organic ancient wheat orange chocolate pound cake. This incident has been categorized under adulteration due to the...

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On February 13, 2025, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan announced a recall regarding the product Organic ancient wheat orange chocolate pound cake. This incident has been categorized under adulteration due to the discovery of inaccurate expiration date labeling on the packaging of the product.

The recall aims to address potential consumer safety concerns arising from the mislabeling. It is essential for products, especially food items, to have accurate expiration dates to ensure they are consumed within safe time frames. The Ministry is actively overseeing the situation to mitigate any risks associated with the consumption of the affected product.

Consumers who have purchased the Organic ancient wheat orange chocolate pound cake are advised to check the expiration date on their packaging. Further instructions regarding the recall have been provided by the Ministry, emphasizing the importance of consumer awareness in such incidents.

This recall highlights the ongoing commitment to food safety and regulatory oversight in Japan, ensuring that products meet established safety standards before they reach consumers.


  • Incident: Inaccurate Expiration Date Labeling has been detected in Organic ancient wheat orange chocolate pound cake.
  • Date: 2025-02-13
  • Product: Organic ancient wheat orange chocolate pound cake
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  • Incident Category: Recall
  • Hazard Category: Adulteration
  • Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare - Japan

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Tags: Adulteration, Labour and Welfare - Japan, Ministry of Health, Recall, February 2025