5000 Years Foods Whole Cabbage Kimchi Listeria Contamination Recall
5000 Years Foods is recalling NO MSG Whole Cabbage Kimchi in 5-gallon plastic tubs and glass jars due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Illinois and potentially nationwide through retail stores.
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 hazard involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious foodborne illness. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries to date, placing this at the high end of potential-harm recalls per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
5000 Years Foods, Inc. is recalling NO MSG WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI products, including those packaged in 5-gallon plastic tubs and 128 oz and 64 oz glass jars. A total of approximately 54,000 lbs of product is affected by this recall.
The products are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall covers products with code dates from 09052021 through 09252021.
The recalled product was distributed in Illinois and was further distributed through distributors to retail stores, potentially reaching consumers nationwide.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop consuming it. Persons who believe they have become ill from consuming this product should consult a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- 5000 Years Foods NO MSG WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz and 64 oz glass jars
- Manufacturer
- 5000 Years Foods, Inc.
- Hazard
- listeria
- pathogen-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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