CLASS II Food recall · Reported 4 Sep 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
J-Basket Napa Kimchi recalled by J F C International
J F C International is recalling J-Basket Napa Kimchi, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 1 Aug 2024 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-1752-2024
- FDA event ID
- 95120
- Recalling firm
- J F C International, Commerce, CA
- Brand
- J-Basket
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 1 Aug 2024
- FDA classified
- 27 Aug 2024
- Reported
- 4 Sep 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Mold
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 1 Aug 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Aug 2024 | Classified by FDA | +26 days |
| 4 Sep 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
High levels of Yeast growth and film on top of jarred Kimchi product.
Product as listed by the FDA
J-Basket Brand, Napa Kimchi, Net Wt. 14.1oz. plastic jar container (12 jars per case).
Where it was distributed
Firm ships product to the following states, WA, AZ, CO, TX, IL, NY, MD, GA, FL, HI. No foreign distribution.
ArizonaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIllinoisMarylandNew YorkTexasWashington
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
High levels of Yeast growth and film on top of jarred Kimchi product.
Which lots are affected?
Best Before dates: 10/26/24 and 12/19/24. UPC Code: 0 11152 83000 1
Where was it sold?
Firm ships product to the following states, WA, AZ, CO, TX, IL, NY, MD, GA, FL, HI. No foreign distribution.
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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