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
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
- Brand
- Imperial Taste
- 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
- Reason category
- Undeclared Wheat & Gluten
- Product category
- Fish
Timeline
| 27 Nov 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 7 Dec 2018 | Classified by FDA | +10 days |
| 19 Dec 2018 | Published 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| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Imperial Taste Fried Red Onion, Cu Hanh Phi recalledImperial Taste | Gemini Food | Undeclared Wheat & Gluten | 34 states |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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