Korean Food Co. Recalls Kimchi for Undeclared Shellfish
Korean Food Co. is recalling Go hyang Mak Kimchi in 32 oz and half-gallon sizes because the product contains undeclared shellfish (shrimp).
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Korean Food Co. is recalling Go hyang Mak Kimchi in 32-ounce and half-gallon sizes. The recall is due to the presence of undeclared shellfish (shrimp) in the product.
The affected products were manufactured between December 1, 2014, and January 23, 2015, and were distributed in Texas and Oklahoma. No lot codes or manufacturing codes are applied to the products.
Consumers with these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase or contact the manufacturer for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Go hyang Mak Kimchi 32 oz (UPC 042053138101) Product of U.S.A. TX. 972.790.4800 1311 Lukest, Irving, TX 75061; Go hyang Mak Kimchi 1/2 Gal (UPC 042053137302) Product of U.S.A. TX. 972.790.4800 1311 Lukest, Irving, TX. 75061
- Manufacturer
- Korean Food Co.
- Category
- Food — Fermented Vegetables
Distribution
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