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Class II
5000 Years Foods, Inc.
Recall #F-0853-2021 · Initiated 2021-07-06
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
5000 Years Foods is recalling their NO MSG Sliced Cabbage Kimchi product because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The affected products were sold in various sizes across the country through retail stores and distributors.
Who is at risk
Everyone can be affected, but people who are pregnant, very young, elderly, or have weakened immune systems face more serious health risks from Listeria infection.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for this kimchi product in 5-gallon tubs or glass jars (16 oz, 32 oz, 64 oz, or 128 oz sizes). If you have it, throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Do not eat it.
Product
5000 Years Foods NO MSG SLICED CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz, 64 oz, 32 oz, & 16 oz glass jars
Reason for recall
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
approximately 54,000 lbs total
Distribution
The recalled product was distributed in ILLINOIS where the product was further distributed and it reached customers through distributors to retail stores potentially nationwide.
Lot / code info
09052021 through 09252021
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Telephone
Terminated
2022-02-01
Recalling firm
5000 Years Foods, Inc.
3465 N Kimball Ave
Chicago, IL 60618-5516
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.
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5000 Years Foods NO MSG WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz and 64 oz glass jars
5000 Years Foods NO MSG JULRADO SLICED CABBAGE KIMCHI in 128 oz, 64 oz, 32 oz, & 16 oz glass jars
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