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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

J-Basket Brand Napa Kimchi Recalled for High Yeast Growth

Agency Publication Date: August 27, 2024
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Summary

J F C International Inc is recalling 2,735 cases of J-Basket Brand Napa Kimchi because of high levels of yeast growth and a film forming on top of the product jars. The recall affects 14.1-ounce plastic jars sold in several states. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date, but consumers are advised not to eat the product as it is spoiled.

Risk

The high levels of yeast and film development indicate that the kimchi has spoiled. Consuming spoiled fermented products can cause digestive distress or other food-related illnesses.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects J-Basket Brand Napa Kimchi sold in 14.1 oz. plastic jars (12 jars per case) with UPC 011152830001 and Best Before dates of 10/26/24 or 12/19/24.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact J F C International Inc for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: J-Basket Brand Napa Kimchi (14.1 oz)by J-Basket
UPC Codes:
011152830001
Date Ranges: Best Before 10/26/24, Best Before 12/19/24

Packaged in 14.1oz plastic jar containers; 12 jars per case.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 95120
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: J F C International Inc
Sold By: Retailers in WA, AZ, CO, TX, IL, NY, MD, GA, FL, HI
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2735 cases (case contains 12 jars)
Distributed To: Washington, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Illinois, New York, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, Hawaii

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