The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0850-2021·Announced 2021-08-18

5000 Years Foods Julrado Whole Cabbage Kimchi Recall for Listeria

5000 Years Foods is recalling Julrado Whole Cabbage Kimchi in multiple sizes due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Illinois and potentially nationwide through retail distributors.

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 Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. The source text states "potential to be contaminated" with no reported illnesses, making this a theoretical hazard. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogen contamination without reported illness scores 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

5000 Years Foods, Inc. is recalling Julrado Whole Cabbage Kimchi products sold in 5-gallon plastic tubs, 128-ounce glass jars, and 64-ounce glass jars. The recall affects approximately 54,000 pounds of product with code dates from 09052021 through 09252021.

The product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious infections, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product was distributed in Illinois and subsequently reached customers through distributors to retail stores, with potential nationwide distribution. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should dispose of it or return it to the retailer.

The recalled product

Product
5000 Years Foods JULRADO WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz and 64 oz glass jars
Manufacturer
5000 Years Foods, Inc.
Hazard
  • listeria
  • bacterial-contamination

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)

  • 09052021 through 09252021

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.