The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0817-2024·Announced 2024-02-07

Melissa's Hot Kimchi Pickled Napa Cabbage Recalled for Undeclared Fish Allergen

Melissa's Hot Kimchi Pickled Napa Cabbage is being recalled due to undeclared fish allergen. 124 cases were distributed to California, Texas, and Florida.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall, which establishes a minimum severity of Severe. The hazard is an undeclared fish allergen, a common allergen of significant concern to allergic consumers, though no illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Melissa's Hot Kimchi Pickled Napa Cabbage (14 oz/397g) manufactured by World Variety Produce Inc is subject to an FDA Class I recall due to undeclared fish allergen. Although the ingredient list does not identify fish, the packaging states the product was processed on equipment that also processes products containing fish.

The recall affects 124 cases distributed to consumers in California, Texas, and Florida. Products with a Best By Date of 03-15-2024 are included in this recall.

Consumers with a fish allergy who have purchased this product should not consume it. Affected consumers should discard the product or return it to the retailer where it was purchased.

The recalled product

Product
Melissa's Hot Kimchi Pickled Napa Cabbage NET WT. 14 oz (397g) Ingredients: Napa Cabbage, Radish, Water, Garlic, Red Pepper, Organic Sugar Cane, Sea Salt, Calcium Lactate, Ginger, Onion, Sorbitol, and Xanthan Gum. Produce on equipment that also processes products containing fi
Manufacturer
World Variety Produce Inc dba Melissa's
Hazard
  • allergen-fish

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)

  • Best By Date 03-15-2024

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • CA
  • FL
  • TX