The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0853-2021·Announced 2021-08-18

5000 Years Foods Kimchi Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

5000 Years Foods is recalling NO MSG Sliced Cabbage Kimchi sold in multiple container sizes due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Illinois and may have reached customers 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 recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious illness. Although no illnesses have been reported in the source text, the hazard itself—Listeria in a ready-to-eat food—meets the criteria for a High severity rating per the rubric. The FDA's Class II classification supports this level.

Plain-English summary

5000 Years Foods, Inc. is recalling NO MSG SLICED CABBAGE KIMCHI sold in 5-gallon plastic tubs and 128 oz, 64 oz, 32 oz, and 16 oz glass jars due to the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled product was distributed in Illinois, where it was further distributed through distributors to retail stores, potentially reaching customers nationwide. Approximately 54,000 pounds of product are affected. The recalled items have code dates ranging from 09052021 through 09252021.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those who believe they may have consumed the recalled kimchi and are experiencing symptoms of Listeria infection (such as fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal symptoms) should seek medical attention and inform their healthcare provider of the potential exposure.

The recalled product

Product
5000 Years Foods NO MSG 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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