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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0701-2019/FDA enforcement
Gemini Food Corporation INC·Food·Nov 27, 2018

Imperial Taste Fried Garlic, Tu Phi

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Investigation of consumer complaint found that two products had undeclared wheat as flour in an ingredient and was not listed in the ingredient statement.

  • Health risk

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

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAZ, CA, VA, WI +30 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGemini Food Corporation INC
Recalling firmGemini Food Corporation INCCity of Industry, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 41861 01763 87 41861 01762 1
Lot / date codes
  • All codes
Distribution area
AZCAVAWIALARGALAMNMSTNTXMIFLIAINKSMONCOHSCNMCOHIILORUTWAKYMAMENHPARI

AZ, CA, VA, WI, AL, AR, GA, LA, MN, MS, TN, TX, MI, FL, IA, IN, KS, MO, NC, OH, SC. NM, CO, HI, IL, OR, UT, WA, KY, MA, ME, NH, PA, RI, NA

United States

Quantity affected715 Garlic 8 oz.; 525 Garlic 12 oz.
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 19, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0701-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Gemini Food Corporation INC initiated this food recall on November 27, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Investigation of consumer complaint found that two products had undeclared wheat as flour in an ingredient and was not listed in the ingredient statement. The FDA report lists distribution as: AZ, CA, VA, WI, AL, AR, GA, LA, MN, MS, TN, TX, MI, FL, IA, IN, KS, MO, NC, OH, SC. NM, CO, HI, IL, OR, UT,WA, KY, MA, ME, NH, PA, RI, NA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Investigation of consumer complaint found that two products had undeclared wheat as flour in an ingredient and was not listed in the ingredient statement.

Imperial Taste Fried Garlic, Tu Phi was made or distributed by Gemini Food Corporation INC in City of Industry, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0701-2019, dated December 19, 2018.

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 UPC and lot code 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 wheat or gluten

Symptoms to watch for

Wheat allergy can cause hives, nausea, cramps, breathing difficulty or anaphylaxis. For celiac disease, even small amounts of gluten can cause intestinal damage.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions can begin within minutes to hours. Celiac-related intestinal effects may be delayed.

Higher-risk groups

People with wheat allergy, celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity or a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a wheat allergy or must avoid gluten.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction.
  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 Imperial Taste Fried Garlic, Tu Phi recall?

Gemini Food Corporation INC recalled Imperial Taste Fried Garlic, Tu Phi in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0701-2019. Investigation of consumer complaint found that two products had undeclared wheat as flour in an ingredient and was not listed in the ingredient statement.

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 wheat allergy or must avoid gluten. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty or other signs of a severe allergic reaction. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Gemini Food Corporation INC 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-0701-2019. 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.