5000 Years Foods Kimchi Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk
5000 Years Foods is recalling NO MSG JULRADO SLICED CABBAGE KIMCHI in multiple sizes due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed from Illinois to retailers potentially nationwide.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 3/5 (High).
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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. The source text does not report any confirmed illnesses or injuries, making it a potential rather than confirmed contamination hazard. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness score 3.
Plain-English summary
5000 Years Foods, Inc. is recalling 5000 Years Foods NO MSG JULRADO SLICED CABBAGE KIMCHI in 128 oz, 64 oz, 32 oz, and 16 oz glass jars due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Approximately 54,000 lbs of product are affected.
The recalled product was distributed in Illinois and through distributors to retail stores, potentially reaching customers nationwide. Affected products bear code dates from 09052021 through 09252021.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions about whether their product is affected should contact 5000 Years Foods, Inc. or consult the FDA's full recall notice.
The recalled product
- Product
- 5000 Years Foods NO MSG JULRADO SLICED CABBAGE KIMCHI in 128 oz, 64 oz, 32 oz, & 16 oz glass jars
- Manufacturer
- 5000 Years Foods, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Refrigerated Ready-to-Eat
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
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 10 recalled by 5000 Years Foods, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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