CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Aug 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Whole Cabbage Kimchi recalled by 5000 Years Foods
5000 Years Foods is recalling 5000 Years Foods Whole Cabbage Kimchi, and, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 6 Jul 2021 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-0849-2021
- FDA event ID
- 88262
- Recalling firm
- 5000 Years Foods, Chicago, IL
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Jul 2021
- FDA classified
- 10 Aug 2021
- Reported
- 18 Aug 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 6 Jul 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Aug 2021 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 18 Aug 2021 | 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
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
5000 Years Foods WHOLE CABBAGE KIMCHI in 5GAL plastic tubs, and 128 oz and 64 oz glass jars
Where it was distributed
The recalled product was distributed in ILLINOIS where the product was further distributed and it reached customers through distributors to retail stores potentially nationwide.
Questions about this recall
Is Whole Cabbage Kimchi, and recalled?
Yes. 5000 Years Foods recalled Whole Cabbage Kimchi, and on 6 Jul 2021. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0849-2021.
Why was it recalled?
potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Which lots are affected?
09052021 through 09252021
Where was it sold?
The recalled product was distributed in ILLINOIS where the product was further distributed and it reached customers through distributors to retail stores potentially nationwide.
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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