5000 Years Foods Kimchi Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk
5000 Years Foods is recalling NO MSG JULRADO WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 128 oz and 64 oz glass jars due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected product was distributed through Illinois and reached customers nationwide.
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: Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen. The source text indicates potential contamination without reporting any confirmed illnesses or injuries, which per the rubric places this at a maximum score of 3 for a high-risk pathogen without reported illness. The FDA classification of Class II does not elevate this beyond that threshold in the absence of hospitalization or illness reports.
Plain-English summary
5000 Years Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 54,000 lbs of NO MSG JULRADO WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI sold in 128 oz and 64 oz glass jars. The recalled product has lot codes 09052021 through 09252021 and has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled product was distributed in Illinois where it was further distributed through distributors to retail stores, with potential nationwide reach to customers.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogen that can cause illness, particularly in vulnerable populations. Consumers are advised to dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- 5000 Years Foods NO MSG JULRADO WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 128 oz and 64 oz glass jars
- Manufacturer
- 5000 Years Foods, Inc.
- Hazard
- listeria-monocytogenes
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.
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