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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0931-2024/FDA enforcement
Chin Jung Corporation·Food·Feb 16, 2024

Chin Jung White Kimchi - 3 lb

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Undeclared allergen; fish

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Fish-derived ingredients were omitted from the label, creating a risk for fish-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 nameChin Jung Corporation
Recalling firmChin Jung CorporationLos Angeles, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Firm does not apply lot codes or expiration dates to jars
Distribution area
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U.S. distribution to customers (supermarkets) in California, Colorado, Nevada.

United States

Quantity affected1, 274 jars
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 6, 2024
FDA recall numberF-0931-2024

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Chin Jung Corporation initiated this food recall on February 16, 2024. The FDA enforcement report states: Undeclared allergen; fish. The FDA report lists distribution as: U.S. distribution to customers (supermarkets) in California, Colorado, Nevada.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Undeclared allergen; fish

Chin Jung White Kimchi - 3 lb was made or distributed by Chin Jung Corporation in Los Angeles, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0931-2024, dated March 6, 2024.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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 may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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 fish

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a fish allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed fish allergy, especially anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a fish allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

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 Chin Jung White Kimchi - 3 lb recall?

Chin Jung Corporation recalled Chin Jung White Kimchi - 3 lb in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0931-2024. Undeclared allergen; fish

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 the product if you have a fish allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Chin Jung Corporation 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-0931-2024. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.