5000 Years Foods White Whole Kimchi Recall Due to Listeria Risk
5000 Years Foods is recalling White Whole Kimchi in 32 oz, 64 oz, and 128 oz glass jars due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected product was distributed through Illinois to retail locations potentially 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: 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; the hazard is stated as "potential to be contaminated." Per the rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illness correspond to a score of 3 (High).
Plain-English summary
5000 Years Foods, Inc. is recalling 5000 Years Foods WHITE WHOLE KIMCHI in 32 oz, 64 oz, and 128 oz glass jars due to the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Approximately 54,000 lbs of product are affected.
The recalled product was distributed in Illinois, where it was further distributed through retail channels and reached customers potentially nationwide. The affected product carries code dates from 09052021 through 09252021.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogen that can cause severe illness. Consumers with questions or concerns should contact 5000 Years Foods, Inc. or consult their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- 5000 Years Foods WHITE WHOLE KIMCHI in 128 oz, 64 oz, and 32 oz glass jars
- Manufacturer
- 5000 Years Foods, Inc.
- Hazard
- listeria
- pathogenic-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.
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