CLASS II Food recall · Reported 6 Mar 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report

White Kimchi recalled by Chin Jung

Chin Jung is recalling Chin Jung White Kimchi, distributed in California, Colorado, Nevada. The recall was initiated on 16 Feb 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesFirm does not apply lot codes or expiration dates to jars
Quantity recalled1,274 jars

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-0931-2024
FDA event ID
94069
Recalling firm
Chin Jung, Los Angeles, CA
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
16 Feb 2024
FDA classified
27 Feb 2024
Reported
6 Mar 2024
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Undeclared Allergens
Product category
Other

Timeline

16 Feb 2024Recall initiated by company
27 Feb 2024Classified by FDA+11 days
6 Mar 2024Published 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

Undeclared allergen; fish

Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.

Product as listed by the FDA

Chin Jung White Kimchi - 3 lb. 8 oz (1.58 kg) plastic jars

Where it was distributed

U.S. distribution to customers (supermarkets) in California, Colorado, Nevada.

CaliforniaColoradoNevada

Questions about this recall

Is White Kimchi recalled?

Yes. Chin Jung recalled White Kimchi on 16 Feb 2024. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0931-2024.

Why was it recalled?

Undeclared allergen; fish

Which lots are affected?

Firm does not apply lot codes or expiration dates to jars

Where was it sold?

U.S. distribution to customers (supermarkets) in California, Colorado, Nevada.

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 21 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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