The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0945-2015·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.

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, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or fatalities, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Gemini Food Corporation Inc is recalling Dried Bean Curd Garlic Flavor 24x150g, Item No. 8534, because the products may be contaminated with dimethyl yellow.

The recall affects 5,880 units distributed nationwide in the United States, including 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 affected batch numbers are GFC41540J, GFC4169K, GFC41827L, and GFC42145M.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Dried Bean Curd Garlic Flavor 24x150g, Item No. 8534
Affected units
5,880

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
  • GFC4169K
  • 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.

See all 5 products in this recall →