Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Dec 22, 2023

Melissa's Hot Kimchi Pickled Napa Cabbage NET WT. 14 oz (397g)

Recalling firm: World Variety Produce Inc dba Melissa's

Why it was recalled

Undeclared allergen; fish.

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ProductMelissa's Hot Kimchi Pickled Napa Cabbage NET WT. 14 oz (397g) Ingredients: Napa Cabbage, Radish, Water, Garlic, Red Pepper, Organic Sugar Cane, Sea Salt, Calcium Lactate, Ginger, Onion, Sorbitol, and Xanthan Gum. Produce on equipment that also processes products containing fish. Distributed By: World Variety Produce, Inc. Los Angeles, CA 90051
Package size14 oz

FDA code information

Best By Date 03-15-2024

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Original product description

Melissa's Hot Kimchi Pickled Napa Cabbage NET WT. 14 oz (397g) Ingredients: Napa Cabbage, Radish, Water, Garlic, Red Pepper, Organic Sugar Cane, Sea Salt, Calcium Lactate, Ginger, Onion, Sorbitol, and Xanthan Gum. Produce on equipment that also processes products containing fish. Distributed By: World Variety Produce, Inc. Los Angeles, CA 90051

Original FDA recall reason

Undeclared allergen; fish.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0817-2024
Event ID
93705
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Dec 22, 2023
Reported
Feb 7, 2024
Classified
Feb 1, 2024
Terminated
Jan 31, 2025
Quantity
124 cases
Location
Vernon, CA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Letter

Where it was distributed

U.S. distribution to the following: CA, TX, FL No foreign distribution.

FDA source record · F-0817-2024

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