Years Foods WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in recall

Recalled by 5000 Years Foods, Inc. · Chicago, IL, United States

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.

The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

5000 Years Foods WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz and 64 oz glass jars

Quantity: approximately 54,000 lbs total

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

09052021 through 09252021

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

Illinois

FDA's distribution note: The recalled product was distributed in ILLINOIS where the product was further distributed and it reached customers through distributors to retail stores potentially nationwide.

Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm: 5000 Years Foods, Inc.
Initiated by: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated: Jul 6, 2021
In FDA report of: Aug 18, 2021
Terminated: Feb 1, 2022
FDA recall number: F-0849-2021 · event 88262
Official record: FDA enforcement report search