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J F C International Inc Recall: High levels of Yeast growth and film on top of jarred Kimchi product.

United States

TerminatedClass II

Company
J F C International Inc
Product
J-Basket Brand, Napa Kimchi, Net Wt. 14.1oz. plastic jar con…
Recall date
August 1, 2024
Terminated
November 4, 2024
Source
FDA

Reason for recall

High levels of Yeast growth and film on top of jarred Kimchi product.

  1. - Recall initiated
  2. - Reported by source
  3. - Recall terminated
Recalled products
Product description UPC Quantity Lot / code information
J-Basket Brand, Napa Kimchi, Net Wt. 14.1oz. plastic jar container (12 jars per case). Not published in this source record 2735 cases (case contains 12 jars) Best Before dates: 10/26/24 and 12/19/24. UPC Code: 0 11152 83000 1

Distribution

  • Firm ships product to the following states
  • WA
  • AZ
  • CO
  • TX
  • IL
  • NY
  • MD
  • GA
  • FL
  • HI. No foreign distribution.

Official source record

Agency
FDA
Dataset
FDA Food Enforcement (Recalls)
Recall number
F-1752-2024
Event ID
95120
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Company
J F C International Inc
Product description
J-Basket Brand, Napa Kimchi, Net Wt. 14.1oz. plastic jar container (12 jars per case).
Quantity
2735 cases (case contains 12 jars)
Reason
High levels of Yeast growth and film on top of jarred Kimchi product.
Recall initiation date
August 1, 2024
Report date
September 4, 2024
Classification date
Not published in this source record
Termination date
November 4, 2024
Distribution pattern
Firm ships product to the following states, WA, AZ, CO, TX, IL, NY, MD, GA, FL, HI. No foreign distribution.
UPC, lot, and code information
Best Before dates: 10/26/24 and 12/19/24. UPC Code: 0 11152 83000 1
Voluntary or mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification method
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Source last updated
Not tracked separately from the Public Health Trace retrieval date below
Public Health Trace retrieval date

Responsible company: J F C International Inc

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Distribution map

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Distribution map
State Distributed
Washington 1
Arizona 1
Colorado 1
Texas 1
Illinois 1
New York 1
Maryland 1
Georgia 1
Florida 1
Hawaii 1

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