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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1096-2016/FDA enforcement
Chicago Kimchee·Food·Mar 10, 2016

Korea Chopped Kimchee Packaged in 1 Gallon, 1/2 Gallon, 1/4 Gallon, and 1/8 Gallon Packaged In…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Undeclared anchovies in Kimchee product.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. An allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameChicago Kimchee
Recalling firmChicago KimcheeFranklin Park, IL, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • This product does not contain any codes or expiration dates.
Distribution area
IN

Products were distributed to several distributors in the chicagoland area.

United States

Quantity affected1 gallon: 401 boxes, 4 jars/box 1/2 gallon: 167 boxes, 6 jars/box 1/4 gallon: 371 boxes, 12 jars/box 1/8 gallon: 113 boxes: 12 jars/box
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 27, 2016
FDA recall numberF-1096-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Chicago Kimchee initiated this food recall on March 10, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Undeclared anchovies in Kimchee product. The FDA report lists distribution as: Products were distributed to several distributors in the chicagoland area.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Undeclared anchovies in Kimchee product.

Korea Chopped Kimchee Packaged in 1 Gallon, 1/2 Gallon, 1/4 Gallon, and 1/8 Gallon Packaged In… was made or distributed by Chicago Kimchee in Franklin Park, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1096-2016, dated April 27, 2016.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared allergen

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.

Higher-risk groups

Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy.
  2. 2If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services.
  3. 3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

For a severe allergic reaction, do not wait for a callback or refund process before seeking emergency care.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Korea Chopped Kimchee Packaged in 1 Gallon, 1/2 Gallon, 1/4 Gallon, and 1/8 Gallon Packaged In… recall?

Chicago Kimchee recalled Korea Chopped Kimchee Packaged in 1 Gallon, 1/2 Gallon, 1/4 Gallon, and 1/8 Gallon Packaged In… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1096-2016. Undeclared anchovies in Kimchee product.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product if you or someone in your household has a diagnosed allergy. Check the codes below, return it to the retailer for a refund, or dispose of it safely. Seek urgent care for signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy. If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

Is the Chicago Kimchee recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1096-2016. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.