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.
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: "Daisho Kimchi Hot Pot Soup base contains undeclared fish - shrimp and crab."
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.
- Manufacturer
- J F C International Inc
- Category
- Food — Soup Base
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
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