Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Aji Mori Chillimami Sauce recall: Potential Foodborne Illness - Clostridium botulinum

Recall published 2+ years ago

Potential Foodborne Illness - Clostridium botulinum

Aji Mori Sauces & dips — recalled sauces & dips
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Botulism risk

This notice is about a possible botulism risk, which is the one food recall where "I will deal with it later" is the wrong answer.

What the notice says: Potential Foodborne Illness - Clostridium botulinum

Why it matters: This product may not have been processed in a way that reliably destroys Clostridium botulinum spores. The toxin they can produce in a sealed container is one of the most dangerous substances in food safety, and it is tasteless and odourless.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Botulism is a medical emergency. The CDC lists double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, a dry mouth, and muscle weakness that starts in the face and moves down the body. In an infant, watch for poor feeding, a weak cry, drooping eyelids and unusual floppiness. Call 911 or go to an emergency department immediately if any of these appear after eating a recalled product — treatment works best when it is given early.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
February 29, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Aji Mori
Product type
Sauces & dips
Distribution
California, Louisiana
Reports of harm
NO ILLNESS HAVE BEEN REPORTED EVER TO DATE FOR THESE PRODUCT

Products covered by this recall

CHILLIMAMI SAUCE

What the company announced

Product -Recall Important Information

Aji Mori Sauce Corp. DBA Sushi Koo of Los Angeles, CA, is voluntarily recalling its CHILLIMAMI SAUCE because product was manufactured and distributed without the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Cannery Program oversight, making them just susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum .

The voluntarily recalled CHILLIMAMI SAUCE was distributed in 8474 w 3rd st, LA, CA 90048. It was also available online www.ajimorisauce.com

The product comes in a clear plastic bottle with nozzle and black product label, 250 ml Net Wt. Expiration date October 1/2024.

NO ILLNESS HAVE BEEN REPORTED EVER TO DATE FOR THESE PRODUCT

If you have purchased product you are eligibe to return them or dispose and receive for a full refund. Consumers with questions or concerns may contact the company at [email protected] Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 250

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 250 ml

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Botulism

Aji Mori — This notice is about a possible botulism risk, which is the one food recall where "I will deal with it later" is the wrong answer.

  1. Do not taste it. Not even a small amount, and not to check whether it has turned.
  2. Throw it away so nobody else can retrieve it, or follow the disposal wording in the official notice if it specifies a method.
  3. Wash anything the contents spilled on with a bleach solution and wear gloves while you do it.
  4. If anyone has eaten it and has blurred vision, trouble swallowing or weakness, call 911 — this does not wait for an appointment.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: If you have purchased product you are eligibe to return them or dispose and receive for a full refund.

Company contact: AJI MORI Sauce Corp. DBA Susi Koo — Consumers: AJI MORI Sauce Corp. DBA Susi Koo, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Aji Mori sauces & dips recalled?

Potential Foodborne Illness - Clostridium botulinum Potential Foodborne Illness - Clostridium botulinum

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: model number 250. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Do not taste it. Not even a small amount, and not to check whether it has turned.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: If you have purchased product you are eligibe to return them or dispose and receive for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists California, Louisiana.

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