CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Dec 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
House Foods Chinese Mabo Tofu Sauce, mild recalled
House Foods America is recalling House Foods Chinese Mabo Tofu Sauce, mild, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 1 Nov 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0327-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84317
- Recalling firm
- House Foods America, Garden Grove, CA
- Brand
- House
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 1 Nov 2019
- FDA classified
- 11 Dec 2019
- Reported
- 18 Dec 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Product category
- Sauces & Condiments
Timeline
| 1 Nov 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Dec 2019 | Classified by FDA | +40 days |
| 18 Dec 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Reports of weak seal on pouch that may cause leaking and potential for growth of microorganisms.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
House Foods Chinese Mabo Tofu Sauce, mild; NET WT. 5.29 oz. (150 g) 4 servings UPC: 0 77377 74064 8 Ingredients: Water, Tomato Paste, Soybean paste (soybean, rice, salt, water), monosodium glutamate, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, ginger, spring onion, salt, cornstarch. mirn (glutinous rice, ice, rice alcohol, enzyme [amylase, protease] water), sesame, spices (red pepper, black pepper) doubanjiang (red pepper, fava bean, sugar syrup, salt, alcohol, fermented rice seasoning), autolyzed yeast extract, artificial flavor, xanthan gum, caramel color (may contain sulfites) vinegar, paprika (color). Allergen - Contains: Soy, sesame. Distributed by: House Foods America Corporation 7351 Orangewood Ave., Garden rove, CA 92841 Product of Thailand
Where it was distributed
CA, WA, TX, UT, NJ, GA, MD, IL and Canada
CaliforniaGeorgiaIllinoisMarylandNew JerseyTexasUtahWashington
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Reports of weak seal on pouch that may cause leaking and potential for growth of microorganisms.
Which lots are affected?
Expiration (lot numbers) 22 Apr. 2021 B1 154cs 22 Apr. 2021 B2 153cs 22 Apr. 2021 B3 149cs 22 Apr. 2021 B4 153cs 22 Apr. 2021 B5 172cs
Where was it sold?
CA, WA, TX, UT, NJ, GA, MD, IL and Canada
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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