Home / 5000 Years Foods, Inc. / F-0856-2021
Class II
5000 Years Foods, Inc.
Recall #F-0856-2021 · Initiated 2021-07-06
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
5000 Years Foods is recalling their White Whole Kimchi product in 32 oz, 64 oz, and 128 oz jars because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The affected products were distributed primarily through Illinois but may have reached stores nationwide.
Who is at risk
Everyone can be affected, but people who are pregnant, elderly, very young children, or have weakened immune systems face greater health risks from Listeria infection.
What to do
Check your home for this product and do not consume it. If you have purchased White Whole Kimchi from 5000 Years Foods, throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Contact your doctor if you have consumed this product and experience symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal issues.
Product
5000 Years Foods WHITE WHOLE KIMCHI in 128 oz, 64 oz, and 32 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.
Other recalls from 5000 Years Foods, Inc.
5000 Years Foods NO MSG SLICED CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz, 64 oz, 32 oz, & 16 oz glass jars
5000 Years Foods NO MSG JULRADO WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 128 oz and 64 oz glass jars
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