Kraut and Kimchi Products Recalled Due to Temperature Control Failure
C & S Wholesale Grocers Inc. is recalling fermented vegetable products sold at Stop & Shop in the New York Metro Region due to improper temperature storage. No illnesses have been reported.
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 of perishable food products that were not stored at proper temperature, creating potential for bacterial contamination. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, placing this in the High severity category for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
C & S Wholesale Grocers Inc. is recalling approximately 29,469 cases of fermented vegetable products sold at Stop & Shop stores in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The recalled products include Cleveland Kraut Classic, Cleveland Kraut Beets, and Kimchi Vegan Mild Cabbage with unit UPCs 6998200000, 6998200001, and 2548400739.
The products were not held at appropriate temperatures. Improper temperature storage of perishable products may allow bacterial growth and contamination, presenting a foodborne illness risk.
No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers who have purchased these products are advised not to consume them.
The recalled product
- Product
- The following items sold at Stop & Shop stores located in the New York Metro Region: Cleveland Kraut Classic Cleveland Kraut Beets Kimchi Vegan Mild Cabbage
- Manufacturer
- C & S Wholesale Grocers Inc.
- Category
- Food — Fermented Vegetables
- Hazard
- temperature-control-failure
- bacterial-contamination-risk
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)
- Unit UPCs: 6998200000 6998200001 2548400739
Distribution
Distributed in 3 states:
- CT
- NJ
- NY
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