The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0803-2018·Announced 2018-02-14

Daisho Kimchi Hot Pot Soup Base Recalled for Undeclared Fish Allergens

JFC International is recalling Daisho Kimchi Hot Pot Soup Base because it contains undeclared shrimp and crab.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on common allergens (shrimp and crab), which meets the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

JFC International Inc. is recalling Daisho Kimchi Hot Pot Soup Base, a 1.60 lb pouch product imported from Japan. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared fish allergens, specifically shrimp and crab.

The recall involves 2,563 cases and 3 pouches. The product was distributed in California, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Alaska, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Ohio, Missouri, Kentucky, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Hawaii.

Consumers with a fish or shellfish allergy should not consume this product. Individuals should check their pantries for the product identified by the bar code 49 04621 04221 9 and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Daisho Kimchi Hot Pot Soup Base; 1.60 lb pouch (10 units per case) Bar Code: 49 04621 04221 9 Product of Japan Imported by JFC International Inc., Los Angeles, CA.

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 (1)

  • All lots

Distribution