The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0943-2015·Announced 2015-02-11

Gemini Foods Recalls Dried Bean Curd Due to Dimethyl Yellow Contamination

Gemini Foods is recalling dried bean curd products because they may be contaminated with dimethyl yellow, a substance not permitted in food.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, and the hazard is a chemical contamination (dimethyl yellow) rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

Gemini Food Corporation Inc is recalling Dried Bean Curd Chili Flavor 24x150g, Item No. 8536. The recall is being conducted because the products may be contaminated with dimethyl yellow.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States, including in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin. The specific batch numbers involved are GFC41540J, GFC41694K, GFC41827L, and GFC42145M.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific item and batch numbers listed above. If found, they should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Dried Bean Curd Chili Flavor 24x150g, Item No. 8536
Manufacturer
Gemini Food Corporation Inc
Category
Food — Dried Foods
Hazard
Affected units
5,208

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 (4)

  • Batch No. GFC41540J
  • GFC41694K
  • GFC41827L
  • GFC42145M

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 26 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Gemini Food Corporation 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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