CLASS II Food recall · Reported 19 Dec 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Imperial Taste Fried Garlic, Tu Phi recalled by Gemini Food Corporation

Gemini Food is recalling Imperial Taste Fried Garlic, Tu Phi, distributed in 34 states. The recall was initiated on 27 Nov 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesAll codes
Quantity recalled715 Garlic 8 oz.; 525 Garlic 12 oz.

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-0701-2019
FDA event ID
81663
Recalling firm
Gemini Food, City of Industry, CA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
27 Nov 2018
FDA classified
7 Dec 2018
Reported
19 Dec 2018
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Product category
Fish

Timeline

27 Nov 2018Recall initiated by company
7 Dec 2018Classified by FDA+10 days
19 Dec 2018Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Investigation of consumer complaint found that two products had undeclared wheat as flour in an ingredient and was not listed in the ingredient statement.

Product as listed by the FDA

Imperial Taste Fried Garlic, Tu Phi; 24 x 8oz. Item #1763 UPC Code: 741861017638; 24 x 12oz. Item #1762 UPC Code: 741861017621 Ingredient: Garlic, Palm Oil Product of Vietnam Distributed by Gemini Food Corporation, City of Industry, CA

Where it was distributed

AZ, CA, VA, WI, AL, AR, GA, LA, MN, MS, TN, TX, MI, FL, IA, IN, KS, MO, NC, OH, SC. NM, CO, HI, IL, OR, UT,WA, KY, MA, ME, NH, PA, RI, NA

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Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Investigation of consumer complaint found that two products had undeclared wheat as flour in an ingredient and was not listed in the ingredient statement.

Which lots are affected?

All codes

Where was it sold?

AZ, CA, VA, WI, AL, AR, GA, LA, MN, MS, TN, TX, MI, FL, IA, IN, KS, MO, NC, OH, SC. NM, CO, HI, IL, OR, UT,WA, KY, MA, ME, NH, PA, RI, NA

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.

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 81663
ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
CLASS IIImperial Taste Fried Red Onion, Cu Hanh Phi recalledImperial TasteGemini FoodUndeclared Wheat & Gluten34 states

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