The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0932-2024·Announced 2024-03-06

Chin Jung White Kimchi Recalled Due to Undeclared Fish Allergen

Chin Jung White Kimchi jars recalled due to undeclared fish allergen. Products distributed to supermarkets in California, Colorado, and Nevada may pose risk to consumers with fish allergies.

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 FDA Class II recall involves undeclared fish allergen, a common allergen that poses risk to allergic consumers. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, placing this in the allergen mislabeling category.

Plain-English summary

Chin Jung Corporation is recalling Chin Jung White Kimchi in 7 lb. 8 oz. (3.4 kg) plastic jars because the product contains an undeclared fish allergen. Fish is a major allergen that must be clearly declared on food labels.

The recalled product was distributed to supermarkets and customers in California, Colorado, and Nevada. A total of 680 jars are affected. The manufacturer does not apply lot codes or expiration dates to the jars.

Consumers with fish allergies should not consume this product as it poses a risk of allergic reaction. Consumers who have purchased this product should return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Chin Jung White Kimchi - 7 lb. 8 oz.(3.4 kg) plastic jars
Manufacturer
Chin Jung Corporation
Category
Food — Fermented Foods
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)

  • Firm does not apply lot codes or expiration dates to jars

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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