RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0401-2023/FDA enforcement

Elsa Kolo Yegbes Kolo Belewez

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    Product was not properly labeled in English for importing into the US and filth was found in product (including mold, hair, bird feather, yarn).

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Visible or laboratory-detected mold can signal a moisture, temperature or seal failure.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameEbenezer Ethio Market, LLC.
Recalling firmEbenezer Ethio Market, LLC.Burnsville, MN, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • No Code on product.
Distribution area
MN

MN

United States

Quantity affected550-500 kg
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 15, 2023
FDA recall numberF-0401-2023

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Ebenezer Ethio Market, LLC. initiated this food recall on December 12, 2022. The FDA enforcement report states: Product was not properly labeled in English for importing into the US and filth was found in product (including mold, hair, bird feather, yarn). The FDA report lists distribution as: MN.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product was not properly labeled in English for importing into the US and filth was found in product (including mold, hair, bird feather, yarn).

Elsa Kolo Yegbes Kolo Belewez was made or distributed by Ebenezer Ethio Market, LLC. in Burnsville, MN, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0401-2023, dated March 15, 2023.

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, visible or laboratory-detected mold can signal a moisture, temperature or seal failure.

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

Mold contamination

Symptoms to watch for

Eating a moldy product may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or allergic reactions. Do not intentionally inspect, smell or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

People with mold allergies, asthma, a weakened immune system, pregnant people and young children should be especially cautious.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Visible mold can indicate a moisture, packaging or temperature failure.

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 Elsa Kolo Yegbes Kolo Belewez recall?

Ebenezer Ethio Market, LLC. recalled Elsa Kolo Yegbes Kolo Belewez in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0401-2023. Product was not properly labeled in English for importing into the US and filth was found in product (including mold, hair, bird feather, yarn).

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Ebenezer Ethio Market, LLC. 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-0401-2023. 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.