The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0756-2021·Announced 2021-07-07

Tulkoff Spicy Kimchi Aioli recalled for undeclared allergens

Tulkoff Food Products Inc. is recalling Tulkoff Spicy Kimchi Aioli (18 fl oz) due to undeclared soy and wheat allergens. The product was distributed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Tulkoff Food Products Inc., 2229 Van Deman Street, Baltimore MD 21224 has initiated a recall of Tulkoff Spicy Kimchi Aioli, 18 fl oz Clear Plastic Squeeze bottle, item number 098001, lot number 09.18.2021M because of undeclared allergens…"

Plain-English summary

Tulkoff Food Products Inc. is recalling Tulkoff Spicy Kimchi Aioli, 18 fl oz Clear Plastic Squeeze bottle (item number 098001, lot number 09.18.2021M) because the product contains undeclared allergens: soy and wheat.

The affected product was distributed domestically to New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. A total of 140 cases were distributed.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have soy or wheat allergies should not consume it. Those with allergies to soy or wheat who have this product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Tulkoff Spicy Kimchi Aioli, 18 fl oz Clear Plastic Squeeze bottle, item number 098001, lot number 09.18.2021M, 8 bottles per case, keep refrigerated
Affected units
140

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • item number 098001
  • lot number 09.18.2021M

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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