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Class II
5000 Years Foods, Inc.
Recall #F-0857-2021 · Initiated 2021-07-06
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
5000 Years Foods is recalling their Baby Napa Kimchi in 32 oz, 64 oz, and 128 oz jars because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected product was distributed from Illinois to retailers nationwide.
Who is at risk
Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.
What to do
If you have purchased this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Check your refrigerator for the recalled Baby Napa Kimchi and dispose of any you find, regardless of the jar size or expiration date.
Product
5000 Years Foods BABY NAPA 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.
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