J-Basket Napa Kimchi Recalled for Yeast Growth and Surface Film
J F C International Inc is recalling J-Basket Napa Kimchi jars due to high levels of yeast growth and film formation. About 2,735 cases distributed to ten U.S. states have best before dates of October 26 or December 19, 2024.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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: This FDA Class II recall has no reported illnesses or hospitalizations. The hazard—yeast growth and film formation—represents low-risk spoilage rather than pathogenic contamination. Per the rubric, recalls with no reported illness and non-pathogenic hazards score 2 (Moderate).
Plain-English summary
J F C International Inc has issued a Class II recall of J-Basket Brand Napa Kimchi in 14.1 oz plastic jar containers (12 jars per case, UPC 0 11152 83000 1) due to high levels of yeast growth and film formation on the product surface. Approximately 2,735 cases are affected.
The recalled product was distributed to consumers in Washington, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Illinois, New York, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, and Hawaii. Affected jars carry best before dates of October 26, 2024, or December 19, 2024. No product was distributed outside the United States.
Yeast growth and surface film indicate product spoilage and improper preservation conditions. While yeast is not a high-risk pathogen, affected products may not be suitable for consumption.
The recalled product
- Product
- J-Basket Brand, Napa Kimchi, Net Wt. 14.1oz. plastic jar container (12 jars per case).
- Manufacturer
- J F C International Inc
- Category
- Food — Fermented Vegetables
- Hazard
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)
- Best Before dates: 10/26/24 and 12/19/24. UPC Code: 0 11152 83000 1
Distribution
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