And Kimchi jars recalled over undeclared fish allergen
...And Kimchi branded kimchi in three glass jar sizes is being recalled because fish is an undeclared allergen ingredient. The action covers 199,750 units.
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 3/5 (High).
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: Allergen mislabeling on a common allergen: fish is present but undeclared, which the rubric places at High.
Plain-English summary
...And Kimchi branded kimchi, packaged in three sizes of glass containers (126 oz, 63 oz and 30 oz), is being recalled. The UPCs are 8541200408 for the 126 oz, 8651200409 for the 62 oz and 8541200411 for the 30 oz. The action covers 199,750 units across the three sizes.
The stated reason is an undeclared allergen ingredient, fish. Fish is one of the major food allergens required to be declared. The FDA classified the action as Class II.
No lot numbers were provided and the recall includes all product. Distribution was to locations in California, Texas and Georgia.
People with a fish allergy or sensitivity should not eat the product and should return it to the place of purchase. Anyone who has eaten it and has an allergic reaction should seek medical advice.
The recalled product
- Product
- ...And Kimchi branded kimchi; packaged in 3 sizes of glass containers (126oz, 63oz, 30oz); 126oz UPC- 8541200408 62oz UPC- 8651200409 30oz UPC- 8541200411
- Manufacturer
- Ocinet, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Fermented vegetables
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)
- No lot numbers provided. Recall includes all product.
Distribution
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