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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0430-2018/FDA enforcement
H. a. R. Maspeth Corp.·Food·Nov 27, 2017

Woldong World's Best Kimchi Whole Cabbage Kimchi Premium 3lbs (1.36kg)

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Product contains undeclared sesame seeds.

  • 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 FDANY, NJ, VA, MD +5 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameH. a. R. Maspeth Corp.
Recalling firmH. a. R. Maspeth Corp.Maspeth, NY, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 46034 04853 98 46034 04854 6
Lot / date codes
  • 8633-24, 8633-25, 8633-26, 8633-27, 8633-28, 8633-29
Distribution area
NYNJVAMDMAPAGAILTX

NY, NJ, VA, MD, MA, PA, GA, IL, TX

United States

Quantity affected3lb: 150 pieces and 7lb: 170 pieces
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 13, 2017
FDA recall numberF-0430-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

H. a. R. Maspeth Corp. initiated this food recall on November 27, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: Product contains undeclared sesame seeds. The FDA report lists distribution as: NY, NJ, VA, MD, MA, PA, GA, IL, TX.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product contains undeclared sesame seeds.

Woldong World's Best Kimchi Whole Cabbage Kimchi Premium 3lbs (1.36kg) was made or distributed by H. a. R. Maspeth Corp. in Maspeth, NY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0430-2018, dated December 13, 2017.

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 sesame

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, vomiting, wheezing or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a sesame 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 sesame allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a sesame 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 Woldong World's Best Kimchi Whole Cabbage Kimchi Premium 3lbs (1.36kg) recall?

H. a. R. Maspeth Corp. recalled Woldong World's Best Kimchi Whole Cabbage Kimchi Premium 3lbs (1.36kg) in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0430-2018. Product contains undeclared sesame seeds.

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 sesame 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 H. a. R. Maspeth Corp. 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-0430-2018. 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.