Whole Foods Market Recalls White Kimchi for Undeclared Allergens
Whole Foods Market is recalling 4-pound packages of White Kimchi sold in Los Angeles due to undeclared fish, shellfish, and/or tree nuts.
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: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on common allergens (fish, shellfish, tree nuts), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling 4-pound packages of White Kimchi. The recall is being issued because the product may contain undeclared fish, shellfish, and/or tree nuts, which are major food allergens.
The affected product was sold in Whole Foods Market stores in Los Angeles, California, between May 25 and May 27, 2016. The recall is limited to the United States, with no foreign distribution reported.
Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries and discard the item or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals with allergies to fish, shellfish, or tree nuts should avoid consuming the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- White Kimchi
- Manufacturer
- WHOLE FOODS MARKET
- Category
- Food — Prepared Foods
- Affected units
- 4
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)
- Offered between 05/25-27/2016
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by WHOLE FOODS MARKET 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 4 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · WHOLE FOODS MARKET
See all →- SevereCahill Whiskey Cheddar Cheese Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2021-09-08
- SevereCahill Cheddar with Porter Cheese Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk
FDA (Food) · 2021-09-08
- SevereWhole Foods Market Cranberry Biscotti Recalled for Undeclared Pistachios
FDA (Food) · 2021-04-14
- SevereWhole Foods Market Recalls Popcorn Chicken Shaker with Sweet Chili
FDA (Food) · 2020-12-16
- CriticalWhole Foods Recalls BBQ Turkey Meatballs for Undeclared Egg
FDA (Food) · 2020-12-02
Same hazard · allergen fish
See all →- HighSura Tanmen Ramen Noodles Recalled for Undeclared Fish Allergens
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-02
- HighHondashi Seasoning Recalled Due to Unlabeled Fish Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2026-08-12
- HighKorean Soybean Paste Recalled for Undeclared Fish Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2026-08-12
- HighMellish Island Super Skin Dietary Supplement Recalled Over Undeclared Fish Collagen
FDA (Food) · 2026-08-05
- HighFusia Kimchi and Tofu Kimbap Recalled Due to Undeclared Fish Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2026-07-29