Overview
- The recall spans 20 chocolate items, including Pocky Chocolate and LIBERA, sold nationwide in Japan.
- Affected batches carry best-before dates from May through October 2026.
- Glico says the products may taste of spices such as cumin or clove but pose no food-safety risk.
- Consumers can apply online for home pick-up, with QUO card compensation equal to the product value.
- The action follows an October 15 customer complaint about an unusual Pocky flavor, which prompted the investigation.