CLASS I Food recall · Reported 27 Apr 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Korea whole Kimchee recalled by Chicago Kimchee
Chicago Kimchee is recalling Korea whole Kimchee. The recall was initiated on 10 Mar 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-1098-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73547
- Recalling firm
- Chicago Kimchee, Franklin Park, IL
- Brand
- Korea
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Mar 2016
- FDA classified
- 20 Apr 2016
- Reported
- 27 Apr 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Undeclared Fish & Shellfish
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 10 Mar 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Apr 2016 | Classified by FDA | +41 days |
| 27 Apr 2016 | 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
Undeclared anchovies in Kimchee product.
Product as listed by the FDA
Korea whole Kimchee packaged in 1 gallon packaged in glass jars inside plastic containers with multi colored label and black lettering.
Where it was distributed
Products were distributed to several distributors in the chicagoland area.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Undeclared anchovies in Kimchee product.
Which lots are affected?
This product does not contain any codes or expiration dates.
Where was it sold?
Products were distributed to several distributors in the chicagoland area.
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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
2 other products · FDA event 73547This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Korea white Kimchee recalled by Chicago Kimchee.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Korea white Kimchee recalled by Chicago KimcheeKorea | Chicago Kimchee | Undeclared Fish & Shellfish | IL | |
| CLASS I | Korea chopped Kimchee recalled by Chicago KimcheeKorea | Chicago Kimchee | Undeclared Fish & Shellfish | IL |
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All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Korea chopped Kimchee recalled by Chicago KimcheeKorea | Chicago Kimchee | Undeclared Fish & Shellfish | IL |
| Food | CLASS I | Korea white Kimchee recalled by Chicago KimcheeKorea | Chicago Kimchee | Undeclared Fish & Shellfish | IL |
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