5000 Years Foods JULRADO Sliced Cabbage Kimchi Listeria Recall
5000 Years Foods is recalling JULRADO Sliced Cabbage Kimchi in multiple container sizes due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Illinois and potentially nationwide through retail distributors.
What this means for you
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: The recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. The source text does not report any confirmed illnesses or injuries, making this a theoretical-risk scenario. Per the rubric, high-risk pathogen recalls without reported illness are classified as High (score 3).
Plain-English summary
5000 Years Foods, Inc. is recalling JULRADO SLICED CABBAGE KIMCHI sold in 5-gallon plastic tubs and in 128 oz, 64 oz, 32 oz, and 16 oz glass jars. The recall affects approximately 54,000 lbs of product with code dates from 09052021 through 09252021.
The product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious infections in vulnerable populations including pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals.
The recalled product was distributed in Illinois and reached customers through distributors to retail stores, with potential nationwide distribution. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should discard it or return it to the point of purchase. Anyone who consumed the product and has concerns about their health should contact their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- 5000 Years Foods JULRADO SLICED CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz, 64 oz, 32 oz, & 16 oz glass jars
- Manufacturer
- 5000 Years Foods, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Fermented / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
- listeria
- pathogenic-contamination
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)
- 09052021 through 09252021
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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