Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

And Kimchi Kimchi recall: Product contains undeclared fish (anchovies)

Recall published 6 months ago

Product contains undeclared fish (anchovies)

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2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared fish or shellfish

An undeclared allergen — fish or shellfish — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this Product.

Why it matters: The label does not declare fish or shellfish, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

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
May 4, 2026
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
And Kimchi
Product type
Other food products
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Kimchi

What the company announced

Ocinet, Inc., of Downey, California, is recalling all “…And Kimchi” branded sliced kimchi, UPC 8541200408, UPC 8541200409, and UPC 8541200411 (the “Product”) because the Product contains undeclared fish (anchovies). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this Product.

The recalled Product was distributed to six retail locations:

Zion Market - 8330 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92111

Zion Market - 4800 Irvine Blvd, Irvine, CA 92620

Zion Market - 750 S Oxford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005

Zion Market - 5400 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, CA 90621

Zion Market - 2340 Pleasant Hill Rd., Duluth, GA 30096

Zion Market - 2405 S Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville, TX 75067

The Product is sold in a 126 oz (3.57 kilogram) clear plastic jar, a 63 oz (1.78 kilogram) clear plastic jar, and a 30 oz (850 gram) clear plastic jar, all marked with the “… And Kimchi ” logo in red font. The UPC numbers are 8541200408 (126 oz jar), 8651200409 (63 oz jar), and 8541200411 (30 oz jar). Product images for the 126 oz jar are below.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the Product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of fish. Distribution of the Product has been suspended until the company is certain that the problem has been corrected.

Consumers who have purchased this Product and have concerns about the inclusion of the allergen are welcome to return the Product to the retail store where any such Product was purchased for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the retail store where the product was purchased as set forth below:

Zion Market - San Diego, CA, (858) 268-3300

Zion Market - Irvine, CA, (714) 832-5600

Zion Market - Los Angeles, CA, (213) 302-3792

Zion Market - Buena Park, CA, (714) 367-5400

Zion Market - Duluth, GA, (770) 813-3200

Zion Market - Lewisville, TX, (972) 315-1734

The retail stores may also be contacted via email with any questions at [email protected] .

Or, consumers may contact the manufacturer at:

Ocinet, Inc.

Recall Manager

[email protected]

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

Package size

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

  • 126 oz
  • 63 oz
  • 30 oz
  • 850 gram

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 Fish

And Kimchi — An undeclared allergen — fish or shellfish — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids fish or shellfish, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  3. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids fish or shellfish, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  4. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased this Product and have concerns about the inclusion of the allergen are welcome to return the Product to the retail store where any such Product was purchased for a full refund.

Company contact: Ocinet, Inc. — Consumers: Ocinet, Inc., Recall Manager, [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.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was And Kimchi other food products recalled?

Product contains undeclared fish (anchovies) People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this Product.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Company recall announcements record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids fish or shellfish, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased this Product and have concerns about the inclusion of the allergen are welcome to return the Product to the retail store where any such Product was purchased for a full refund.

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